The average bus between Rathgar and Dalkey takes 1h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly bus service from Rathgar to Dalkey. 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 hourly between Rathgar and Dalkey. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rathgar is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Dalkey at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundrum Luas and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rathgar to Dalkey? 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 Rathgar to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Orwell Road station and arriving at Dun Laoghaire Stn station via Dundrum Luas station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Rathgar to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Orwell Road station.
Rathgar to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Dun Laoghaire Stn station.
The distance between Rathgar and Dalkey is 11.7 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a bus from Orwell Road to Dalkey Village via Dundrum Luas and Dun Laoghaire Stn in around 1h 43m.