How to get from Dublin to Dalkey by bus and light rail?

From Dublin to Dalkey by bus and light rail

To get from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Connolly station to Abbey Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7A bus and finally take the 59 bus from George's St Upper station to Ballinaclea Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Dalkey on the Moovit app.

73min€2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 7A7A
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Connolly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998023
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Abbey Street
    ID 998021
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7A7A
    Wait for bus
    7A
    Loughlinstown Pk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George's St Upper
    ID 3047
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Victoria Road
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ballinaclea Road
    Ride to bus station
    Ballinaclea Road
    ID 3095
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dublin to Dalkey by bus

To get from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland, take the 7A bus from Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge station to George's St Upper station. Next, take the 59 bus from George's St Upper station to Ballinaclea Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Dalkey on the Moovit app.

76min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7A7A
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7A7A
    Wait for bus
    7A
    Loughlinstown Pk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George's St Upper
    ID 3047
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Victoria Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Ballinaclea Road
    Ride to bus station
    Ballinaclea Road
    ID 3095
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin to Dalkey

The distance between Dublin, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland is approximately 18.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Dalkey by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Dublin to Dalkey

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Dublin to Dalkey using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin) and destination (Dalkey), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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From Dublin to Dalkey by bus

To get from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland, take the 7A bus from Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge station to George's St Upper station. Next, take the 59 bus from George's St Upper station to Ballinaclea Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Dalkey on the Moovit app.

76min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7A7A
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7A7A
    Wait for bus
    7A
    Loughlinstown Pk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George's St Upper
    ID 3047
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Victoria Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Ballinaclea Road
    Ride to bus station
    Ballinaclea Road
    ID 3095
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Dalkey?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 7A, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin to Dalkey?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 7A, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dublin and Dalkey in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland?

    The RED light rail line goes from Connolly station near Dublin to Tallaght station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Tallaght station near Dalkey in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Dublin and Dalkey in Ireland by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dublin to get to Dalkey in Ireland?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Connolly station near Dublin in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Dublin and Dalkey in Ireland?

    Get off the light rail at the Tallaght stop, which is closest to Dalkey in Ireland.

  • When is the first train from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland?

    The first train from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland is Bray - Howth. It leaves the Dublin Connolly station at 7:56 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland?

    The last bus from Dublin to Dalkey in Ireland is the Dun Laoghaire Stn - Harristown Depot line. It leaves the The Spire Of Dublin stop at 7:44 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Dublin to Dalkey?

    The ride from Dublin to Dalkey costs €2.00.

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