The average bus between Dublin and Rathdowney takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Rathdowney. 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 5 times a day between Dublin and Rathdowney. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Rathdowney at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 25m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dublin to Rathdowney? 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 Dublin to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from George's Quay station and arriving at Rathdowney station via Portlaoise JFL Ave station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Dublin to Rathdowney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Rathdowney bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Rathdowney station.
The distance between Dublin and Rathdowney is 103.8 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from George's Quay to Rathdowney via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 25m.