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 Liffey Valley Golf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X28 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Palmerstown Bypass station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

80min€2.00
Bus - L54L54
Bus - X28X28
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
    Liffey Valley Golf
    ID 4001
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - X28X28
    Wait for bus
    X28
    Ucd Belfield
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmerstown Bypass
    ID 2241
    12 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    54 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, C3 and 80

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 Leixlip station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C3 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Four Courts station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

80min€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
    Leixlip
    ID 3998
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Ringsend Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Four Courts
    ID 7856
    42 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    27 min
  • 8
    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 20.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 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.

Public transit stations close to River Forest

River Forest is located at River Forest, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is River Forest.

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Leixlip(Louisa Bridge)
  • Leixlip(Confey)

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • River Forest
  • Captain's Hill
  • St Mary's Park

Public transit stations close to Rathmines, Dublin

Rathmines is located at Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Military Road.

Bus stations close to Rathmines:

  • Military Road
  • Castlewood Avenue
  • Swan Centre

Related Routes

Alternative route from River Forest to Rathmines by bus via L54, C3 and 80

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 Leixlip station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C3 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Four Courts station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

80min€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
    Leixlip
    ID 3998
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Ringsend Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Four Courts
    ID 7856
    42 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    27 min
  • 8
    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 80 minutes, using Bus line L54, Bus line X28, Bus line 80.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line L54, Bus line C3, Bus line 80.

  • 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 20 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 Liffey Valley Golf station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Liffey Valley Golf 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 20 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 Liffey Valley Golf 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 11:23 PM.

  • 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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