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Line 38 · timetable

Mespil HotelDamastown IBM

Line 38 in Dublin — timetable, route and stops: Mespil Hotel – Damastown IBM

Bus Regular line

The Mespil Hotel – Damastown IBM route is served by line 38, on weekdays from 06:10 to 23:15, every ~30 min.

  • Headway~30 min
  • First departure06:12
  • Last departure23:15
  • Average ride~80 min
  • Stops60
  • Departures per day37
  • Route length21.4 km
  • Peak~106 min
  • Off-peak~42 min
  • Saturday35 departures
  • Sunday31 departures

Bus of Dublin public transport — connects Mespil Hotel and Damastown IBM, with 60 stops per direction.The first departure is at 06:12, the last at 23:15.Departures run every ~30 min, and the ride takes ~80 min on average.

All 38 lines38A38B38D

Routes in this direction

Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.

B next to a time = that departure takes this route

Timetable

First

06:12

Last

23:15

Departures

37

Line 38 timetable — on weekdays
061232
07062646
08062646
091141
101656
Line 38 timetable — on Saturdays
0630
070030
080030
090030
100030
Line 38 timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0830
090030
100030
110030
120030
Valid from26.09.2026.
Changed26.09.2026.
Checked27.09.2026.

Stops

60 stops~80 min in total
  1. 38A38B70n+1 min4min
  2. 38A38B70n+1 min8min
  3. 38A38B70n+1 min9min
  4. 38A38B70n+1 min10min
  5. 38A38B70n+1 min11min
  6. 38A38B70n+1 min12min
  7. 70D+2 min24min
  8. 3770D+1 min25min
  9. 3770D+1 min26min
  10. 3770D+2 min28min
  11. +1 min29min
  12. +1 min30min
  13. +1 min31min
  14. 3738A38B38D3939A+3+1 min37min
  15. 3738A38B38D3939A+3+1 min40min
  16. 3738A38B38D3939A+3+1 min41min
  17. 3738A38B38D3939A+1+1 min42min
  18. 38A38B38D+2 min45min
  19. 38A38B38D+1 min46min
  20. 38A38B38D122+1 min47min
  21. 38A38B38D122+2 min49min
  22. 38A38B38D120122+1 min50min
  23. Phibsborough Church

    #80 — Phibsborough Church

    38A38B38D120122+1 min51min
  24. 1111B38A38B38D120+2+2 min57min
  25. 138A38B38D44+3 min60min
  26. 7B7D38A38B38DE1+1+2 min62min
  27. 1111B3738A38B38D+5+6 min68min
  28. 7B7D1111B33D37+12+2 min70min
  29. 38A38B38D3939A39X+2+2 min73min
  30. 38A38B38D3939A51D+2+1 min74min
  31. 38A38B38D3939A39X+3+1 min76min
  32. 38A38B38D70+2 min79min

Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line 38?

On weekdays the first departure from Damastown IBM is at 06:12 and the last at 23:15. There are 37 departures in total.

Does line 38 run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 06:30 to 23:30 and on Sunday from 08:30 to 23:30.

Does line 38 run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line 38 has 31 departures from Damastown IBM, the first at 08:30 and the last at 23:30.

How often does line 38 run?

Departures run about every 30 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.

How long is the ride on line 38?

The whole ride takes about 80 minutes on average — from about 42 minutes off-peak to about 106 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line 38 have?

In the Damastown IBM → Burlington Road direction, line 38 has 60 stops.

What vehicle runs on line 38?

Line 38 is served by a bus of Dublin public transport. Line type: regular line.

Where does line 38 start and end?

Line 38 connects Mespil Hotel and Damastown IBM; pick the direction at the top of the page.

How long is the route of line 38?

The route in this direction is about 21.4 km long.

Are there any changes on line 38?

There are no active changes on this line right now. When they appear, they show above, next to the timetable.