How to get from Dublin to Rathcoole by bus?

From Dublin to Rathcoole by bus

To get from Dublin to Rathcoole in Ireland, take the C4 bus from Tara Street station to Celbridge Main St station. Next, take the W6 bus from Celbridge Main St station to Fitzmaurice Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathcoole on the Moovit app.

92min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C4C4
Bus - W6W6
Walk to Rathcoole
Leaves from Tara Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street
    ID 7732
    700 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Maynooth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Celbridge Main St
    ID 3906
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Celbridge Main St
    ID 3929
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - W6W6
    Wait for bus
    W6
    Tallaght Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fitzmaurice Road
    ID 3449
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rathcoole
    Walk to
    Rathcoole
    1.42 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dublin to Rathcoole by bus and light rail

To get from Dublin to Rathcoole in Ireland, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Connolly station to Red Cow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 726 bus and finally take the 126 bus from Naas Odeon Cinema station to Rathcoole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The bus schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathcoole on the Moovit app.

120min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 726726
Bus - 126126
Walk to Rathcoole
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
    Red Cow
    ID 998006
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Cow Luas
    ID 11056
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 726726
    Wait for bus
    726
    Portlaoise Jfl Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naas Odeon Cinema
    ID 103791
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naas Odeon Cinema
    ID 104241
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Mayor Street Lower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rathcoole
    ID 104301
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathcoole
    Walk to
    Rathcoole
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin to Rathcoole

The distance between Dublin, Ireland and Rathcoole, Ireland is approximately 37.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Rathcoole by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Dublin to Rathcoole

To check the bus schedule from Dublin to Rathcoole using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin) and destination (Rathcoole), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Dublin to Rathcoole by bus and light rail

To get from Dublin to Rathcoole in Ireland, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Connolly station to Red Cow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 726 bus and finally take the 126 bus from Naas Odeon Cinema station to Rathcoole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The bus schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathcoole on the Moovit app.

120min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 726726
Bus - 126126
Walk to Rathcoole
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
    Red Cow
    ID 998006
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Cow Luas
    ID 11056
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 726726
    Wait for bus
    726
    Portlaoise Jfl Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naas Odeon Cinema
    ID 103791
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naas Odeon Cinema
    ID 104241
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Mayor Street Lower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rathcoole
    ID 104301
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathcoole
    Walk to
    Rathcoole
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line C4, Bus line W6.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 726, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Rathcoole in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin to Rathcoole in Ireland?

    The C4 bus line goes from Tara Street station near Dublin to Celbridge Main St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Celbridge Main St station near Rathcoole in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin to Rathcoole in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Dublin and Rathcoole in Ireland by bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dublin to get to Rathcoole in Ireland?

    Get on the C4 bus from the Tara Street stop near Dublin in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dublin and Rathcoole in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Celbridge Main St stop, which is closest to Rathcoole in Ireland.

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

    The last bus from Dublin to Rathcoole in Ireland is the Connolly Station - Newbridge line. It leaves the Connolly Station stop at 4:20 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dublin to Rathcoole?

    The ride from Dublin to Rathcoole costs €2.00.

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