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Kilkenny to Rathnew buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Rathnew takes 3h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Rathnew. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration
173 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from South Townsend St to Rathnewbus bus 133
3h 29m
€24–34

Kilkenny to Rathnew bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Kilkenny and Rathnew. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Rathnew at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 49m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 9m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 27m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 33m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 28m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 28m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann2h 58m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 49m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 9m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 49m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 9m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 49m • 1 change

  •  → 

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 9m • 1 change

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Rathnew? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 172.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Rathnew via Eden Quay and South Townsend St in around 3h 29m.

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