Bus from Dublin to Ratoath
5 direct routes · 45–65 min · first bus 04:56, last bus 23:36 (weekdays); night service 109A runs 00:41–05:41.
Next buses to Ratoath as of 15:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Bus Éireann | ~45 min | 53 | Sat 42 · Sun 24 | 04:56 | 23:36 | Broadstone | Jamestown | Glasnevin, Finglas & Ashbourne |
| 109A | Bus Éireann | ~51 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 00:41 | 05:41 | S O'Casey Br | Steeplechase Hill | Swords, Ballymun & Ashbourne |
| 194 | Ashbourne Connect | ~63 min | 3 | weekdays only | 17:04 | 18:17 | S O'Casey Br | Steeplechase Hill | Ashbourne |
| 105X | Bus Éireann | ~65 min | 3 | weekdays only | 17:06 | 17:53 | Holles Street | Jamestown | Ashbourne |
| 109D | Bus Éireann | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | DCU | Steeplechase Hill | Ashbourne |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 103 bus, 109A bus, 194 bus or 109D bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Ratoath?
5 routes run directly from Dublin to Ratoath: the 103 (Bus Éireann), the 109A (Bus Éireann), the 194 (Ashbourne Connect), the 105X (Bus Éireann), the 109D (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 103, 53 times each weekday — board at Broadstone and get off at Jamestown, about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Ratoath?
Between 45 minutes on the 103 and 65 on the 105X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Glasnevin, Finglas, Ashbourne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Ratoath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:56 and the last around 23:36 — and night service 109A runs 00:41–05:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Ratoath?
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.