How to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines by bus?

From Balbriggan to Rathmines by bus

To get from Balbriggan to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen station to N1 Business Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Eden Quay station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from Balbriggan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 500500
Bus - 1515
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Balbriggan Comm Cen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balbriggan Comm Cen
    ID 133201
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Dublin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N1 Business Park
    ID 3696
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nevinstown Lane
    ID 7115
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Eden Quay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Ballycullen Road
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balbriggan to Rathmines by bus via 101, 500 and 80

To get from Balbriggan to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen station to N1 Business Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Ashfield House station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus schedule from Balbriggan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 500500
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Balbriggan Comm Cen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balbriggan Comm Cen
    ID 133201
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Dublin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N1 Business Park
    ID 3696
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nevinstown Lane
    ID 7115
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Eden Quay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashfield House
    310 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    14 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 Balbriggan to Rathmines

The distance between Balbriggan, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 40.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbriggan 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 Balbriggan to Rathmines

To check the bus schedule from Balbriggan to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Balbriggan) 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 Balbriggan to Rathmines by bus via 101, 500 and 80

To get from Balbriggan to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen station to N1 Business Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Ashfield House station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus schedule from Balbriggan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 500500
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Balbriggan Comm Cen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balbriggan Comm Cen
    ID 133201
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Dublin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N1 Business Park
    ID 3696
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nevinstown Lane
    ID 7115
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Eden Quay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashfield House
    310 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    14 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 Balbriggan to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 500, Bus line 15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 500, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbriggan and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbriggan to Rathmines?

    The 101 bus line goes from Balbriggan Comm Cen station near Balbriggan in Balbriggan to N1 Business Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till N1 Business Park station near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Balbriggan in Balbriggan and Rathmines in Dublin by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the Balbriggan Comm Cen stop near Balbriggan in Balbriggan.

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

    Get off the bus at the N1 Business Park stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.

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