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Rathcoole to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathcoole and Kilkenny takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rathcoole to Kilkenny. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
126 km
Distance
€15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 69 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbotbus bus 69
  2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
2h 35m
€12–19

Rathcoole to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run hourly between Rathcoole and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Rathcoole is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mount Talbot and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach7h 32m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 21m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach3h 6m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach7h 27m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 20m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach7h 32m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 20m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach7h 32m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 20m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach7h 32m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 20m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change

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    Dublin BusDublin Coach2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rathcoole to Kilkenny? 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: 126.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Rathcoole to Kilkenny Stn via Mount Talbot and Red Cow Luas in around 2h 35m.

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