Bus from Blackrock (Ireland) to Rathfarnham
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 23:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathfarnham as of 11:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blackrock, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~38 min | 72 | Sat 63 · Sun 42 | 05:33 | 23:33 | Frascati SC | Charleville Square | Booterstown, Mount Merrion, Belfield, Mount Merrion & Dundrum |
| S8 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~39 min | 58 | Sat 38 · Sun 34 | 05:06 | 23:38 | Montpellier Manor | Pearse Brothers Pk | Leopardstown, Sandyford & Ballinteer |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every S6 bus or S8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackrock to Rathfarnham?
2 routes run directly from Blackrock to Rathfarnham: the S6 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the S8 (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the S6, 72 times each weekday — board at Frascati SC and get off at Charleville Square, about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blackrock to Rathfarnham?
Around 38 minutes on the S6, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Booterstown, Mount Merrion, Belfield, Mount Merrion and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackrock to Rathfarnham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 23:38. Check the route timetables 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.