The average bus between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Rathgar takes 55 min and the fastest bus takes 39 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin Airport (DUB) is at 1:25 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Aston Quay and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Dublin Airport (DUB) station and arriving at Rathgar station via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Orwell Road station.
Book your Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathgar bus tickets online with Dublin Express and Dublin Bus.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Rathgar is 13 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Orwell Road via Aston Quay and D'Olier Street in around 54 min.