🚌 Bus from Rathcoole to Monkstown
4 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 08:03, last bus 22:21 (weekdays).
💷 Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2d | Metro | ~11 min | 25 | 08:03 | 22:21 | Valley Retail Park |
| 2f | Metro | ~12 min | 7 | 09:12 | 15:19 | Carnreagh Bend |
| 2e | Metro | ~7 min | 7 | 07:33 | 23:07 | Carnreagh Bend |
| EB17 | Metro | ~5 min | 2 | 14:07 | 15:22 | Valley Retail Park |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathcoole to Monkstown?
4 routes run directly from Rathcoole to Monkstown: the 2d (Metro), the 2f (Metro), the 2e (Metro), the EB17 (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Rathcoole to Monkstown?
Around 11 minutes on the 2d, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathcoole to Monkstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2d) leaves around 08:03 and the last around 22:21. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathcoole to Monkstown?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.