How to get from Slane to Rathmines by bus?

From Slane to Rathmines by bus

To get from Slane to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 980 bus from Slane station to Abbey Street station. Next, take the 14 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 Slane may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 980980
Bus - 1414
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Slane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Slane
    ID 14051
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Nassau Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Street
    ID 13020
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dundrum Luas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Slane to Rathmines by bus via 980 and 15

To get from Slane to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 980 bus from Slane station to Abbey Street station. Next, take the 15 bus from Eden Quay station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The bus schedule from Slane may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 980980
Bus - 1515
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Slane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Slane
    ID 14051
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Nassau Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Street
    ID 13020
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Ballycullen Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Slane to Rathmines

The distance between Slane, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 52.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Slane 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 Slane to Rathmines

To check the bus schedule from Slane to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Slane) 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 Slane to Rathmines by bus via 980 and 15

To get from Slane to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 980 bus from Slane station to Abbey Street station. Next, take the 15 bus from Eden Quay station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The bus schedule from Slane may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 980980
Bus - 1515
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Slane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Slane
    ID 14051
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Nassau Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Street
    ID 13020
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Ballycullen Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Slane to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 980, Bus line 14.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 980, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Slane and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Slane to Rathmines?

    The 980 bus line goes from Slane station near Slane in Slane to Nassau Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nassau Street station near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

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

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

    Get on the 980 bus from the Slane stop near Slane in Slane.

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

    Get off the bus at the Nassau Street stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.

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