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Kilkenny to Rathdrum buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Rathdrum takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Rathdrum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration
195 km
Distance
€33
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

best
  1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Rathnewbus bus 740A / ...
5h 10m
€28–39

Kilkenny to Rathdrum bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Kilkenny and Rathdrum. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Rathdrum at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Custom Hse Quay and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 5m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow3h 45m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow4h 25m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow4h 55m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 5m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow3h 45m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow4h 55m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 5m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow3h 45m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow4h 55m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 5m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow3h 45m • 2 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsWexford BusTFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow5h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 194.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Rathdrum via Custom Hse Quay, George's Quay, and Rathnew in around 5h 10m.

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