Bus from Rathfarnham to Blackrock (Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 23:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Blackrock (Ireland) as of 12:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rathfarnham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~40 min | 73 | Sat 63 · Sun 42 | 05:50 | 23:49 | Owendore Avenue | Blackrock Main St | Dundrum, Mount Merrion, Belfield, Booterstown, Mount Merrion & Booterstown |
| S8 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~35 min | 60 | Sat 38 · Sun 34 | 05:29 | 23:58 | Eden Avenue | Monkstown Road | Ballinteer, Sandyford, Leopardstown & Stillorgan |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every S6 bus or S8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathfarnham to Blackrock?
2 routes run directly from Rathfarnham to Blackrock: the S6 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the S8 (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the S6, 73 times each weekday — board at Owendore Avenue and get off at Blackrock Main St, about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathfarnham to Blackrock?
Around 40 minutes on the S6, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dundrum, Mount Merrion, Belfield, Booterstown and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathfarnham to Blackrock?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:29 and the last around 23:58. Check the route timetables 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.