The average bus between Drumcondra and Rathgar takes 44 min and the fastest bus takes 25 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Drumcondra 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 every 15 minutes between Drumcondra and Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey St Lower and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Drumcondra to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Botanic Ave station and arriving at Orwell Road station via Abbey St Lower station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Drumcondra to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Botanic Ave station.
Drumcondra to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Orwell Road station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Rathgar is 6.4 km.
You can take a bus from Botanic Ave to Orwell Road via Abbey St Lower and Eden Quay in around 42 min.