The average bus between Rathgar and Killiney takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 58 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Rathgar to Killiney. 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 20 minutes between Rathgar and Killiney. The earliest departure is at 9:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathgar is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Killiney at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Clare Street and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Killiney. However, there are services departing from Rathgar station and arriving at Killiney station via Clare Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Rathgar to Killiney bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Rathgar West station.
Rathgar to Killiney bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Churchview Road station.
The distance between Rathgar and Killiney is 11.9 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a bus from Rathgar West to Churchview Road via Clare Street and Merrion Sq North in around 1h 28m.