🚌 Bus from Dublin to Malahide
7 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~42 min | 42 | 06:25 | 23:45 | Talbot St East |
| H2 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~54 min | 36 | 05:15 | 23:15 | Abbey St Lower |
| 43 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~41 min | 31 | 06:15 | 23:00 | Talbot St East |
| 42n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~33 min | 5 | 00:00 | 04:00 | D'Olier Street |
| 142 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~65 min | 4 | 16:54 | 17:54 | Rathmines Close |
| 32X | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~85 min | 1 | 16:47 | 16:47 | Donnybrook Stdm |
| 42D | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~36 min | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | DCU Helix |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin 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 Dublin to Malahide?
7 routes run directly from Dublin to Malahide: the 42 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the H2 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 43 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 42n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus), the 142 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 32X (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 42D (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Malahide?
Around 42 minutes on the 42, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Malahide?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 42) leaves around 06:25 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Malahide?
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.