The average bus between Dalkey and Rathfarnham takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalkey to Rathfarnham. 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 3 hours between Dalkey and Rathfarnham. The earliest departure is at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Rathfarnham at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Pearse and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Rathfarnham station via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Dalkey to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
Dalkey to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Crannagh Road station.
The distance between Dalkey and Rathfarnham is 11.9 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a bus from Dalkey to Crannagh Road via Dublin Pearse and Pearse Station in around 1h 15m.