Bus from Tallaght to Rathcoole (Ireland)
2 direct routes · 14–24 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathcoole (Ireland) as of 09:39
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tallaght, 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 | ~24 min | 36 | Sat 34 · Sun 30 | 05:47 | 23:42 | Alderwood | Fitzmaurice Road | Jobstown, Citywest & Saggart |
| 126T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:57 | 14:57 | Tallaght Hospl | Holy Family NS | Citywest |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tallaght 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 Tallaght to Rathcoole?
2 routes run directly from Tallaght to Rathcoole: the W6 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126T (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the W6, 36 times each weekday — board at Alderwood and get off at Fitzmaurice Road, about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tallaght to Rathcoole?
Between 14 minutes on the 126T and 24 on the W6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Jobstown, Citywest, Saggart on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tallaght to Rathcoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tallaght to Rathcoole?
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.