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

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 and light rail schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail 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 47.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Rathcoole 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 Rathcoole

To check the bus and light rail 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 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 726, Bus line 126.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Dublin and Rathcoole in Ireland by light rail and bus is about 120 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Red Cow 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 Rathangan - Mayor Street Lower line. It leaves the Connolly Station at 12:05 AM.

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