Plan about 40 min for the trip from Heuston Station to Rathgar, on line S2, Red, 782, with no transfers, and about 24 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line S2 towards Cullet Walk: board at Watling Street, alight at Clareville Road — 14 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line Red towards Tallaght: board at Heuston, alight at Rialto — 3 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line 782 towards Terminal 1 Zone 1: board at Heuston Station, alight at Ormond Quay Upr — 2 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 150 towards Hawkins Street: board at Lrd Edward St, alight at College Green — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line 14 towards Dundrum Luas: board at College Green, alight at Rathgar East — 14 stops, 18 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Heuston Station
The railway station for Cork, Limerick, Galway and the south-west, at the western end of the quays.
Rathgar
A quiet residential suburb south of Rathmines with red-brick houses and tree-lined roads.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Heuston Station to Rathgar?
A typical trip takes about 40 minutes, of which roughly 24 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Heuston Station to Rathgar?
There is a direct connection — line S2, no transfers.
From Heuston Station onward
