The average bus between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Rathmines takes 47 min and the fastest bus takes 33 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 every 15 minutes between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Rathmines. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Airport (DUB) is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Rathmines at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Aston Quay and take an average of 47 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 Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Dublin Airport (DUB) station and arriving at Rathmines station via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Military Road station.
Book your Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathmines bus tickets online with Dublin Express and Dublin Bus.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Rathmines is 11.3 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Military Road via Aston Quay and D'Olier Street in around 44 min.