The average bus between Lucan and Rathgar takes 1h and the fastest bus takes 36 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Lucan to Rathgar. 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 20 minutes between Lucan and Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucan is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Liffey Valley SC and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

1h • 1 change

1h • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Lucan to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Lucan station and arriving at Rathgar station via Rathgar West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Lucan to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre station.
Lucan to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Rathgar West station.
The distance between Lucan and Rathgar is 12.6 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Go-Ahead Ireland operates a bus from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre to Rathgar West every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 44 min.