The average bus between Rathkeale and Kilkenny takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rathkeale 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Rathkeale and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathkeale is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rathkeale 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathkeale to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Rathkeale station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Rathkeale to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Rathkeale station.
Rathkeale to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ormonde Road station.
The distance between Rathkeale and Kilkenny is 114.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Rathkeale to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 5h 2m.