The average bus between Dalkey and Rathgar takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly bus service from Dalkey to Rathgar. 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 Rathgar. 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 Rathgar at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Dun Laoghaire SC and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dalkey to Rathgar? 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 Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Dun Laoghaire SC station and arriving at Orwell Mews station via Dundrum Luas station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Dalkey to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Dun Laoghaire SC station.
Dalkey to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Orwell Mews station.
The distance between Dalkey and Rathgar is 11.7 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a bus from Hyde Road to Orwell Mews via Dun Laoghaire SC and Dundrum Luas in around 1h 38m.