Bus from Newbridge (Ireland) to Rathcoole (Ireland)
6 direct routes · 51–70 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathcoole (Ireland) as of 08:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newbridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~57 min | 35 | Sat 28 · Sun 21 | 05:15 | 23:35 | Newbridge | Rathcoole | Naas |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 125, 126A, 126D, 126T, 126B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~60 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 06:40 | Newbridge | Rathcoole | Naas |
| 126A | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~66 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 15:40 | 15:40 | Newbridge | Rathcoole | Naas |
| 126D | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:25 | 06:25 | Newbridge | Rathcoole | Naas |
| 126T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~70 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:10 | 08:10 | Newbridge | Rathcoole | Naas |
| 126B | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~52 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 10:45 | 10:45 | Newbridge | Rathcoole | Naas |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newbridge 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 126 bus or 125 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newbridge to Rathcoole?
6 routes run directly from Newbridge to Rathcoole: the 126 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 125 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126A (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126D (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126T (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126B (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the 126, 35 times each weekday — board at Newbridge and get off at Rathcoole, about 57 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newbridge to Rathcoole?
Between 51 minutes on the 126D and 70 on the 126T, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Naas on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newbridge to Rathcoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newbridge to Rathcoole?
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.