🚌 Bus from Blackrock to Rathfarnham
4 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~37 min | 72 | 05:30 | 23:30 | Blackrock Station |
| S8 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~31 min | 58 | 05:08 | 23:40 | Newtownpark Church |
| 46n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~41 min | 5 | 00:45 | 04:15 | Seafield Road |
| 116 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~46 min | 1 | 15:52 | 15:52 | Seafield Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackrock on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackrock to Rathfarnham?
4 routes run directly from Blackrock to Rathfarnham: the S6 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the S8 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 46n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus), the 116 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus).
How long does the bus take from Blackrock to Rathfarnham?
Around 37 minutes on the S6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackrock to Rathfarnham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the S6) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackrock to Rathfarnham?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.