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Rathfarnham to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathfarnham and Kilkenny takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rathfarnham 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 27m
Duration
130 km
Distance
€18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rathfarnham to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run hourly between Rathfarnham and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Rathfarnham is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Kingston and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach7h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 32m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 130.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours.

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