Plan about 68 min for the trip from Rathgar to DCU, on line 16, E1, 14, with 1 transfer, and about 13 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 16 towards Airport Zone 15: board at Terenure South, alight at Westmoreland Street — 19 stops, 28 min ride.
- Line E1 towards Northwood: board at Westmoreland Street, alight at DCU — 17 stops, 26 min ride.
- Line 14 towards Maryfield Drive: board at Orwell Mews, alight at Camden Street Lwr — 11 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line Green towards Broombridge: board at Harcourt, alight at Dominick — 6 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line E2 towards Harristown Depot: board at Parnell Square West, alight at DCU — 15 stops, 22 min ride.
- Line 15 towards Clongriffin Stn: board at Rathgar West, alight at Swan Shop Cntr — 6 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 82 towards Cullet Walk: board at Swan Shop Cntr, alight at Earlsfort Trce — 6 stops, 9 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Rathgar
A quiet residential suburb south of Rathmines with red-brick houses and tree-lined roads.
DCU
Dublin City University's Glasnevin campus on the Ballymun Road.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Rathgar to DCU?
A typical trip takes about 68 minutes, of which roughly 13 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Rathgar to DCU?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 16 + E1, with 1 transfers.
