How to get from Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus?

From Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus

To get from Tower Cross to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the D2 bus from Tower Cross station to Bettystown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 910 bus and finally take the 142 bus from Merrion Square West station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Tower Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

78min
Bus - D2D2
Bus - 910910
Bus - 142142
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Tower Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tower Cross
  • 2
    Bus - D2D2
    Wait for bus
    D2
    Laytown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bettystown
    ID 108701
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 910910
    Wait for bus
    910
    Nassau Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau Street
    ID 405
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrion Square West
    ID 2810
    380 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 142142
    Wait for bus
    142
    Ucd
  • 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus via D2, 910 and 80

To get from Tower Cross to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the D2 bus from Tower Cross station to Bettystown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 910 bus and finally take the 80 bus from College Green station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from Tower Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

86min
Bus - D2D2
Bus - 910910
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Tower Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tower Cross
  • 2
    Bus - D2D2
    Wait for bus
    D2
    Laytown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bettystown
    ID 108701
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 910910
    Wait for bus
    910
    Nassau Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau Street
    ID 405
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Green
    ID 1279
    500 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    16 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines

The distance between Tower Cross, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 52.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tower Cross 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines

To check the bus schedule from Tower Cross to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tower Cross) 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus via D2, 910 and 80

To get from Tower Cross to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the D2 bus from Tower Cross station to Bettystown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 910 bus and finally take the 80 bus from College Green station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from Tower Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

86min
Bus - D2D2
Bus - 910910
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Tower Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tower Cross
  • 2
    Bus - D2D2
    Wait for bus
    D2
    Laytown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bettystown
    ID 108701
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 910910
    Wait for bus
    910
    Nassau Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau Street
    ID 405
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Green
    ID 1279
    500 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    16 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line D2, Bus line 910, Bus line 142.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tower Cross to Rathmines?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line D2, Bus line 910, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tower Cross and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tower Cross to Rathmines?

    The D2 bus line goes from Laytown station near Tower Cross in Laytown to Bettystown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bettystown station near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Tower Cross in Laytown and Rathmines in Dublin by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the D2 bus from the Laytown stop near Tower Cross in Laytown.

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

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

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