Rathfarnham → Dún Laoghaire: about 60 min, on line 16D, S8, S6, with 1 transfer, plus about 4 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 16D towards Kingston: board at Rathfarnham Cstl, alight at Eden Avenue — 9 stops, 8 min ride.
- Line S8 towards Dun Laoghaire Stn: board at Eden Avenue, alight at Dun Laoghaire Stn — 37 stops, 46 min ride.
- Line S6 towards Blackrock Station: board at Owendore Avenue, alight at Blackrock Main St — 31 stops, 40 min ride.
- Line DART towards Bray (Daly): board at Blackrock, alight at Dun Laoghaire (Mallin) — 3 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 15B towards Merrion Square South: board at Owendore Avenue, alight at Rathmines Garda — 13 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line S2 towards Cullet Walk: board at Rathmines, alight at Sandymount Station — 17 stops, 19 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Rathfarnham
A southern suburb at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, home to Rathfarnham Castle and Marlay Park.
Dún Laoghaire
A harbour town south of the city with a DART station, piers and the ferry terminal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Rathfarnham to Dún Laoghaire?
A typical trip takes about 60 minutes, of which roughly 4 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Rathfarnham to Dún Laoghaire?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 16D + S8, with 1 transfers.
