How to get from River Forest to Rathmines by bus?

From River Forest to Rathmines by bus

To get from River Forest to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L54 bus from River Forest station to Ballydowd Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C3 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Inns Quay station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

71min€2.00
Bus - L54L54
Bus - C3C3
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from River Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - L54L54
    Wait for bus
    L54
    Red Cow Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballydowd Grove
    ID 2232
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Ringsend Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inns Quay
    ID 7856
    20 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    22 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from River Forest to Rathmines by bus via L54, C2 and 14

To get from River Forest to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L54 bus from River Forest station to Ballyowen Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2 bus and finally take the 14 bus from Ashfield House station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

65min€2.00
Bus - L54L54
Bus - C2C2
Bus - 1414
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from River Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - L54L54
    Wait for bus
    L54
    Red Cow Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballyowen Road
    ID 5058
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fforster Green
    ID 5164
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Sandymount
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashfield House
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dundrum Luas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Forest to Rathmines

The distance between River Forest, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 20.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest to Rathmines by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from River Forest to Rathmines

To check the bus schedule from River Forest to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River Forest) and destination (Rathmines), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from River Forest to Rathmines by bus via L54, C2 and 14

To get from River Forest to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L54 bus from River Forest station to Ballyowen Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2 bus and finally take the 14 bus from Ashfield House station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

65min€2.00
Bus - L54L54
Bus - C2C2
Bus - 1414
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from River Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - L54L54
    Wait for bus
    L54
    Red Cow Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballyowen Road
    ID 5058
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fforster Green
    ID 5164
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Sandymount
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashfield House
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dundrum Luas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Forest to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line L54, Bus line C3, Bus line 80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Forest to Rathmines?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line L54, Bus line C2, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Forest and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Forest to Rathmines?

    The L54 bus line goes from Red Cow Luas station near River Forest in Leixlip to Ballydowd Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballydowd Grove station near Rathmines in Dublin.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Forest to Rathmines by bus?

    The total travel time between River Forest in Leixlip and Rathmines in Dublin by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Forest to get to Rathmines?

    Get on the L54 bus from the Red Cow Luas stop near River Forest in Leixlip.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River Forest and Rathmines?

    Get off the bus at the Ballydowd Grove stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.

  • When is the last train from River Forest to Rathmines?

    The last train from River Forest in Leixlip to Rathmines in Dublin is the Dublin - Maynooth line. It leaves the Leixlip(Confey) station at 12:23 AM.

  • When is the last bus from River Forest to Rathmines?

    The last bus from River Forest in Leixlip to Rathmines in Dublin is the Ringsend Road - Hayfield line. It leaves the River Forest stop at 4:01 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from River Forest to Rathmines?

    The ride from River Forest to Rathmines costs €2.00.

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