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Kilkenny to Rathkeale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Rathkeale takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Rathkeale. 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 13m
Duration
159 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Kilkenny to Rathkeale bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Kilkenny and Rathkeale. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Rathkeale at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Clonmel Showgs and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)10h 25m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 17m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 9m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)10h 25m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)10h 25m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)10h 25m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)10h 25m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)10h 25m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 158.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Rathkeale via Clonmel Showgs and Limerick Colbert in around 4h 57m.

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