🚌 Bus from Rathfarnham to Blackrock
3 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 23:50 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~41 min | 73 | 05:51 | 23:50 | Grange Rd N |
| S8 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~36 min | 60 | 05:26 | 23:54 | Scholarstown Park |
| 116 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~65 min | 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Ballyboden Church |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rathfarnham 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 Rathfarnham to Blackrock?
3 routes run directly from Rathfarnham to Blackrock: the S6 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the S8 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 116 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus).
How long does the bus take from Rathfarnham to Blackrock?
Around 41 minutes on the S6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathfarnham to Blackrock?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the S6) leaves around 05:51 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathfarnham to Blackrock?
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.