Bus from Malahide to Dublin
6 direct routes · 38–76 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 23:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dublin as of 04:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Malahide, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~49 min | 42 | Sat 42 · Sun 24 | 06:10 | 23:40 | Hanlon's Lane | Five Lamps | Kinsealy, Balgriffin, Darndale, Coolock, Artane, Clontarf & 1 more |
| H2 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~46 min | 36 | Sat 33 · Sun 28 | 05:24 | 23:53 | Redfern Ave | Five Lamps | Portmarnock, Clongriffin, Baldoyle, Kilbarrack, Raheny, Clontarf & 1 more |
| 43 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~38 min | 32 | Sat 20 · Sun 19 | 06:37 | 23:16 | Streamstown | Five Lamps | Kinsealy, Balgriffin, Darndale, Coolock, Artane, Clontarf & 1 more |
| 142 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~64 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 08:07 | Hanlon's Lane | Clare Street | Swords & Ringsend |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 32X, 42D
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32X | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~76 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 07:18 | Hanlon's Lane | Clare Street | Portmarnock, Clongriffin, Baldoyle, Kilbarrack, Clontarf & Marino |
| 42D | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~45 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Hanlon's Lane | DCU Helix | Swords & Ballymun |
Times are for the first boarding point in Malahide 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 42 bus, H2 bus, 43 bus, 142 bus, 32X bus or 42D bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Malahide to Dublin?
6 routes run directly from Malahide to Dublin: the 42 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the H2 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 43 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 142 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 32X (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 42D (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus). The most frequent is the 42, 42 times each weekday — board at Hanlon's Lane and get off at Five Lamps, about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Malahide to Dublin?
Between 38 minutes on the 43 and 76 on the 32X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kinsealy, Balgriffin, Darndale, Coolock and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Malahide to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 23:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Malahide 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.