The average bus between Drumcondra and Killester takes 38 min and the fastest bus takes 24 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Drumcondra to Killester. 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 15 minutes between Drumcondra and Killester. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 3:07 PM which arrives into Killester at 3:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Drumcondra to Killester. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Killester station via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Drumcondra to Killester bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Botanic Avenue station.
Drumcondra to Killester bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Killester Village station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Killester is 3.3 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a bus from Botanic Avenue to Killester Village via Abbey Street Lower in around 36 min.