🚌 Bus from Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham
2 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~46 min | 58 | 05:00 | 23:30 | Dun Laoghaire Stn |
| 46n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~29 min | 5 | 00:57 | 04:27 | Westminister Grove |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dún Laoghaire 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 Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham?
2 routes run directly from Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham: the S8 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 46n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus).
How long does the bus take from Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham?
Around 46 minutes on the S8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the S8) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dún Laoghaire 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.