Bus from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin
8 direct routes · 25–52 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 23:40 (weekdays); night service 702 runs 03:00–22:00; the E2 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Dublin
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dún Laoghaire, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at | Get off at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~45 min | 126 | 24 hours | Dun Laoghaire Stn | Donnybrook Village | |
| 4 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~25 min | 78 | 06:00 | 23:20 | Bluepool Pitches | British Embassy |
| 7 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~37 min | 36 | 06:28 | 23:25 | Park Close | Shrewsbury Road |
| 7A | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~46 min | 36 | 06:10 | 23:40 | Drumkeen Manor | Shrewsbury Road |
| 702 | Aircoach | ~37 min | 20 | 03:00 | 22:00 | Hyde Road | British Embassy |
| 7B | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~45 min | 5 | 07:08 | 08:33 | Johnstown Road | Donnybrook Dpot |
| 7D | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~52 min | 1 | 07:15 | 07:15 | Dalkey Village | Donnybrook Dpot |
| 7E | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~51 min | 1 | 05:20 | 05:20 | Dalkey Village | Donnybrook Dpot |
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.
- E2 calls at Blackrock
- 4 calls at Blackrock
- 7 calls at Blackrock
- 7A calls at Blackrock
- 702 calls at Blackrock
- 7B calls at Blackrock
- 7D calls at Blackrock
- 7E calls at Bray & Blackrock
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E2 bus, 4 bus, 7 bus, 7A bus, 702 bus, 7B bus, 7D bus or 7E bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin?
8 routes run directly from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin: the E2 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 4 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 7 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 7A (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 702 (Aircoach), the 7B (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 7D (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 7E (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus). The most frequent is the E2, 126 times each weekday — board at Dun Laoghaire Stn and get off at Donnybrook Village, about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin?
Between 25 minutes on the 4 and 52 on the 7D, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Blackrock on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 23:40 — and night service 702 runs 03:00–22:00; the E2 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin?
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.