How to get from Arklow to Rathmines by bus?

From Arklow to Rathmines by bus

To get from Arklow to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 740 bus from Arklow station to Clare Street station. Next, take the 82 bus from Merrion Square West station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Arklow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

83min
Bus - 740740
Bus - 8282
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arklow
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Dublin Airport Zone 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrion Square West
    ID 2810
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Kiltipper Way
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arklow to Rathmines by bus via 740 and 15B

To get from Arklow to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 740 bus from Arklow station to Clare Street station. Next, take the 15B bus from Clare Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus schedule from Arklow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

85min
Bus - 740740
Bus - 15B15B
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arklow
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Dublin Airport Zone 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    60 min
  • 4
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Stocking Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    17 min
  • 6
    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 Arklow to Rathmines

The distance between Arklow, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 68.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arklow 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 Arklow to Rathmines

To check the bus schedule from Arklow to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arklow) 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 Arklow to Rathmines by bus via 740 and 15B

To get from Arklow to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 740 bus from Arklow station to Clare Street station. Next, take the 15B bus from Clare Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus schedule from Arklow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

85min
Bus - 740740
Bus - 15B15B
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arklow
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Dublin Airport Zone 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    60 min
  • 4
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Stocking Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    17 min
  • 6
    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 Arklow to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 740, Bus line 82.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 740, Bus line 15B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arklow and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arklow to Rathmines?

    The 740 bus line goes from Clare Street station near Arklow in Arklow to Merrion Square West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Merrion Square West station near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Arklow in Arklow and Rathmines in Dublin by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 740 bus from the Clare Street stop near Arklow in Arklow.

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

    Get off the bus at the Merrion Square West stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.

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