Bus from Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham
2 direct routes · 29–46 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 23:30 (weekdays); night service 46n runs 00:57–04:27.
Next buses to Rathfarnham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~46 min | 58 | 05:00 | 23:30 | Dun Laoghaire Stn | Marlay Park |
| 46n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~29 min | 5 | 00:57 | 04:27 | Westminister Grove | Pine Valley |
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.
- S8 calls at Blackrock & Sandyford
- 46n calls at Sandyford
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every S8 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the S8, 58 times each weekday — board at Dun Laoghaire Stn and get off at Marlay Park, about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham?
Between 29 minutes on the 46n and 46 on the S8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Blackrock, Sandyford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dún Laoghaire to Rathfarnham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 23:30 — and night service 46n runs 00:57–04:27. Check the route timetables 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.