The average bus between Dalkey and Rathcoole takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly bus service from Dalkey to Rathcoole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dalkey and Rathcoole. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Rathcoole at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Dun Laoghaire SC and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dalkey to Rathcoole? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Dun Laoghaire SC station and arriving at Holy Family NS station via Westmoreland Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Dalkey to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Dun Laoghaire SC station.
Dalkey to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Holy Family NS station.
The distance between Dalkey and Rathcoole is 24 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a bus from Hyde Road to Holy Family NS via Dun Laoghaire SC, Westmoreland Street, and Wellington Quay in around 2h 14m.