How to get from Rolestown to Rathmines by bus?

From Rolestown to Rathmines by bus

To get from Rolestown to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 197 bus from Rolestown station to Airside 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 39 min. The bus schedule from Rolestown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Bus - 500500
Bus - 1515
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Rolestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rolestown
    ID 10379
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Airside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7002
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Eden Quay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Ballycullen Road
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rolestown to Rathmines by bus via 197, 500 and 80

To get from Rolestown to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 197 bus from Rolestown station to Airside 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 33 min. The bus schedule from Rolestown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Bus - 500500
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Rolestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rolestown
    ID 10379
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Airside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7002
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Eden Quay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashfield House
    310 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Rolestown to Rathmines

The distance between Rolestown, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 29.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rolestown 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 Rolestown to Rathmines

To check the bus schedule from Rolestown to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rolestown) 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 Rolestown to Rathmines by bus via 197, 500 and 80

To get from Rolestown to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 197 bus from Rolestown station to Airside 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 33 min. The bus schedule from Rolestown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Bus - 500500
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Rolestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rolestown
    ID 10379
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Airside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7002
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Eden Quay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashfield House
    310 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rolestown to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 197, Bus line 500, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 197, Bus line 500, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rolestown and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rolestown to Rathmines?

    The 197 bus line goes from Rolestown station near Rolestown in Kilsallaghan to Airside station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Airside station near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Rolestown in Kilsallaghan and Rathmines in Dublin by bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 197 bus from the Rolestown stop near Rolestown in Kilsallaghan.

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

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

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