The average bus between Dalkey and Rathmines takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 44 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalkey to Rathmines. 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 4 times a day between Dalkey and Rathmines. The earliest departure is at 2:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Rathmines at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Pearse and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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58 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dalkey to Rathmines? 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 Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Rathmines station via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Dalkey to Rathmines bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
Dalkey to Rathmines bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Military Road station.
The distance between Dalkey and Rathmines is 11.8 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Dalkey to Military Road via Dublin Pearse and Pearse Stn in around 57 min.