The average bus between Rathnew and Kilcoole takes 1h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 4m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Rathnew to Kilcoole. 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 30 minutes between Rathnew and Kilcoole. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathnew is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Kilcoole at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Springfield Heights and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rathnew to Kilcoole? 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 Rathnew to Kilcoole. However, there are services departing from Rathnew station and arriving at Kilcoole station via Springfield Heights. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Rathnew to Kilcoole bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Rathnew North station.
Rathnew to Kilcoole bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sea Road station.
The distance between Rathnew and Kilcoole is 12.3 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from Rathnew North to Sea Road via Springfield Heights and Greystones Station in around 1h 23m.