Bus from Rathcoole (Ireland) to Dublin
9 direct routes · 34–70 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 00:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dublin as of 06:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rathcoole, 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 | ~43 min | 36 | Sat 29 · Sun 21 | 06:00 | 00:19 | Rathcoole | S O'Casey Br | Citywest, Clondalkin & Walkinstown |
| 69 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~60 min | 20 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 06:05 | 00:08 | Coolamber Road | Sarsfield Quay | Saggart, Citywest, Clondalkin, Walkinstown & Inchicore |
| 68 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~69 min | 16 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:03 | 20:17 | Tay Lane | Wexford Street | Newcastle, Adamstown, Clondalkin, Walkinstown & Inchicore |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 125, 126A, 126D, 126T, 69X, 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 | ~52 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:48 | Rathcoole | Harcourt Street | Citywest, Clondalkin & Crumlin |
| 126A | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~49 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 16:46 | 16:46 | Rathcoole | S O'Casey Br | Citywest, Clondalkin & Walkinstown |
| 126D | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:16 | 07:16 | Rathcoole | Heuston Station | Citywest, Clondalkin & Walkinstown |
| 126T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~70 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:20 | 09:20 | Rathcoole | S O'Casey Br | Citywest, Tallaght, Clondalkin & Walkinstown |
| 69X | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Coolamber Road | Heuston Station | Saggart, Citywest, Clondalkin & Walkinstown |
| 126B | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~43 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 11:37 | 11:37 | Rathcoole | S O'Casey Br | Citywest, Clondalkin & Walkinstown |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rathcoole 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, 69 bus, 68 bus or 125 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathcoole to Dublin?
9 routes run directly from Rathcoole to Dublin: the 126 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 69 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 68 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 125 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126A (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126D (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126T (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 69X (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 126B (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the 126, 36 times each weekday — board at Rathcoole and get off at S O'Casey Br, about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathcoole to Dublin?
Between 34 minutes on the 126D and 70 on the 126T, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Citywest, Clondalkin, Walkinstown on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathcoole to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 00:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathcoole 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.