The average bus between Donabate and Rathfarnham takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Donabate 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 hourly between Donabate and Rathfarnham. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donabate is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Rathfarnham at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Swords Pavilions and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Donabate to Rathfarnham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Swords Pavilions station and arriving at Crannagh Road station via Eden Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Donabate to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Swords Pavilions station.
Donabate to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Crannagh Road station.
The distance between Donabate and Rathfarnham is 22.5 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a bus from Chapel View to Crannagh Road via Swords Pavilions, Eden Quay, and D'Olier Street in around 1h 45m.