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38A

Line 38A · timetable

Mespil HotelDamastown IBM

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

Bus Regular line

Line 38A goes from Mespil Hotel to Damastown IBM; departures on weekdays run from 08:05 until 23:00, every ~30 min.

  • Headway~30 min
  • First departure08:56
  • Last departure23:30
  • Average ride~70 min
  • Stops55
  • Departures per day31
  • Route length19.8 km
  • Peak~96 min
  • Off-peak~38 min
  • Saturday34 departures
  • Sunday30 departures

Bus of Dublin public transport — connects Mespil Hotel and Damastown IBM, with 55 stops per direction.The first departure is at 08:56, the last at 23:30.Departures run every ~30 min, and the ride takes ~70 min on average.

Related lines3838B38D

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

08:56

Last

23:30

Departures

31

Line 38A timetable — on weekdays
0856
092656
1036
111141
121141
Line 38A timetable — on Saturdays
0645
071545
081545
091545
101545
Line 38A timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0845
091545
101545
111545
121545
Valid from26.09.2026.
Changed26.09.2026.
Checked28.09.2026.

Stops

55 stops~70 min in total
  1. 3838B70n+2 min6min
  2. 3838B70n+1 min9min
  3. 3838B70n+1 min10min
  4. 3838B70n+1 min11min
  5. 3838B70n+1 min12min
  6. 3838B70n+1 min13min
  7. 39220220AN4+1 min21min
  8. 39+2 min23min
  9. 373838B38D3939A+3+1 min30min
  10. 373838B38D3939A+2+1 min31min
  11. 373838B38D3939A+3+1 min33min
  12. 373838B38D3939A+3+1 min34min
  13. 373838B38D3939A+1+1 min35min
  14. 3838B38D+1 min37min
  15. 3838B38D+1 min38min
  16. 3838B38D122+1 min39min
  17. 3838B38D122+1 min40min
  18. 3838B38D120122+1 min41min
  19. Phibsborough Church

    #80 — Phibsborough Church

    3838B38D120122+1 min42min
  20. 3838B38D120122+2 min44min
  21. 1111B3838B38D120+2+1 min47min
  22. 13838B38D44+4 min51min
  23. 7B7D3838B38DE1+1+2 min53min
  24. 1111B373838B38D+5+6 min59min
  25. 7B7D1111B33D37+12+2 min61min
  26. 3838B38D3939A39X+2+2 min64min
  27. 3838B38D3939A51D+2+1 min65min
  28. 3838B38D3939A39X+3+1 min66min
  29. 3838B38D3939A39X+3+1 min67min
  30. 3838B38D3939A51D+3+1 min68min
  31. 3838B38D70+1 min69min

Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line 38A?

On weekdays the first departure from Damastown IBM is at 08:56 and the last at 23:30. There are 31 departures in total.

Does line 38A run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 06:45 to 23:15 and on Sunday from 08:45 to 23:15.

Does line 38A run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line 38A has 30 departures from Damastown IBM, the first at 08:45 and the last at 23:15.

How often does line 38A 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 38A?

The whole ride takes about 70 minutes on average — from about 38 minutes off-peak to about 96 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line 38A have?

In the Damastown IBM → Burlington Road direction, line 38A has 55 stops.

What vehicle runs on line 38A?

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

Where does line 38A start and end?

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

How long is the route of line 38A?

The route in this direction is about 19.8 km long.

Are there any changes on line 38A?

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