Bus from Rathcoole (Ireland) to Tallaght
2 direct routes · 18–23 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 00:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tallaght as of 08:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~23 min | 36 | Sat 34 · Sun 30 | 06:26 | 00:18 | Fitzmaurice Road | Alderwood | Saggart, Citywest & Jobstown |
| 126T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:20 | 09:20 | Rathcoole | Tallaght Hospl | Citywest |
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 W6 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathcoole to Tallaght?
2 routes run directly from Rathcoole to Tallaght: the W6 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126T (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the W6, 36 times each weekday — board at Fitzmaurice Road and get off at Alderwood, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathcoole to Tallaght?
Between 18 minutes on the 126T and 23 on the W6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Saggart, Citywest, Jobstown on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathcoole to Tallaght?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 00:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathcoole to Tallaght?
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.