The average bus between Ballymun and Rathmines takes 48 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 6 times per hour from Ballymun to Rathmines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 10 minutes between Ballymun and Rathmines. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymun is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Rathmines at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Ballymun to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Ballymun station and arriving at Rathmines station via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Ballymun to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Civic Centre station.
Ballymun to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Military Road station.
The distance between Ballymun and Rathmines is 7.6 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a bus from Civic Centre to Military Road via D'Olier Street in around 46 min.