The average bus between Kilkenny and Rathgar takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Rathgar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Kilkenny and Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Rathgar station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Kilkenny to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Rathgar is 98.1 km. The road distance is 130 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quay every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m.