42D Dublin to Portmarnock via Swords, Malahide
Operated by Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 42D? 1 other bus route is numbered 42D elsewhere in the UK — see every 42D bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 17:10 |
|---|---|
| DCU Helix | 17:10 |
| Ballymun Library | 17:20 |
| Gateway Avenue | 17:21 |
| Civic Centre | 17:21 |
| Nursing Home | 17:22 |
| Santry Cross | 17:23 |
| Holywell Cres | 17:36 |
| Waterside | 17:46 |
| Chamley Park | 17:49 |
| Estuary Road | 17:50 |
| St Sylvester's Sch | 17:58 |
| Hanlon's Lane | 17:59 |
| St Andrew's Church | 18:03 |
| Malahide Com School | 18:07 |
| Redfern Ave | 18:11 |
| Wendell Avenue | 18:12 |
| Burrow Court | 18:14 |
| Blackberry Lane | 18:15 |
| Blackberry Rise | 18:16 |
| Portmarnock Village | 18:17 |
| Hazel Court | 18:18 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 42D
42D towards Portmarnock
All 32 stops
- DCU Helix Dublin
- Ballymun Library Ballymun
- Gateway Avenue Ballymun
- Civic Centre Ballymun
- Nursing Home Ballymun
- Santry Cross Ballymun
- Gulliver's Retail Ballymun
- Holywell Cres Swords
- Holywell Dr Swords
- Holywell Vw Swords
- Feltrim Business Pk Swords
- Waterside Swords
- Chamley Park Malahide
- Estuary Road Malahide
- Seabury Malahide
- Yellow Walls Rd Malahide
- St Sylvester's Sch Malahide
- Hanlon's Lane Malahide
- Malahide Stn Malahide
- St Andrew's Church Malahide
- Hill Drive Malahide
- Seamount Rd Malahide
- Malahide Com School Malahide
- Torcaill Malahide
- Redfern Ave Malahide
- Wendell Avenue Malahide
- Burrow Court Portmarnock
- Blackberry Lane Portmarnock
- Blackberry Rise Portmarnock
- The Dunes Portmarnock
- Portmarnock Village Portmarnock
- Hazel Court Portmarnock
42D towards Dublin
All 32 stops
- Portmarnock Br Portmarnock
- Portmarnock Village Portmarnock
- The Dunes Portmarnock
- Blackberry Rise Portmarnock
- Blackberry Lane Portmarnock
- The Velvet Strand Portmarnock
- Redfern Ave Malahide
- Torcaill Malahide
- Malahide Golf Malahide
- Blackwood Ln Malahide
- Broomfield Malahide
- Malahide Com School Malahide
- Seamount Rd Malahide
- Hill Drive Malahide
- St Andrew's Church Malahide
- Malahide Stn Malahide
- Hanlon's Lane Malahide
- St Sylvester's Sch Malahide
- Yellow Walls Rd Malahide
- Seabury Malahide
- Estuary Road Malahide
- Chamley Park Malahide
- Waterside Swords
- Feltrim Business Pk Swords
- Holywell Vw Swords
- Holywell Cres Swords
- Holywell Cl Swords
- Civic Centre Ballymun
- Trinity Comp School Ballymun
- Ballymun Road Ballymun
- DCU Collins Avenue Dublin
- DCU Helix Dublin
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42D bus?
The first 42D departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 42D bus?
The last 42D on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42D bus cost?
Fares on the 42D are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 42D bus?
The 42D is operated by Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus.
Timetable data from Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.