Bus from Citywest to Rathcoole (Ireland)
9 direct routes · 2–16 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 01:28 (weekdays); night service 126N runs at 03:59.
Next buses to Rathcoole (Ireland) as of 08:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Citywest, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~3 min | 36 | Sat 28 · Sun 22 | 07:29 | 01:28 | Saggart Cross | Holy Family NS | — |
| W6 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~11 min | 36 | Sat 34 · Sun 30 | 05:57 | 23:50 | Castle Drive | Fitzmaurice Road | Saggart |
| 69 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~12 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 12 | 07:12 | 23:54 | Bianconi Ave East | Forest Hills | Saggart |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 125, 126A, 126D, 126T, 69X, 126N
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~3 min | 2 | weekdays only | 18:10 | 18:29 | Saggart Cross | Holy Family NS | — |
| 126A | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~2 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:47 | 09:47 | Saggart Cross | Holy Family NS | — |
| 126D | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~3 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:45 | 11:45 | Saggart Cross | Holy Family NS | — |
| 126T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:07 | 15:07 | Saggart Cross | Holy Family NS | — |
| 69X | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:47 | 18:47 | Bianconi Ave East | Forest Hills | Saggart |
| 126N | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~3 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 03:59 | 03:59 | Saggart Cross | Holy Family NS | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Citywest 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 126 bus, W6 bus, 69 bus or 125 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Citywest to Rathcoole?
9 routes run directly from Citywest to Rathcoole: the 126 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the W6 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 69 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 125 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126A (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126D (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126T (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 69X (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 126N (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the 126, 36 times each weekday — board at Saggart Cross and get off at Holy Family NS, about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Citywest to Rathcoole?
Between 2 minutes on the 126A and 16 on the 69X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Citywest to Rathcoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 01:28 — and night service 126N runs at 03:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Citywest to Rathcoole?
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.