Rathkeale to Kilkenny Buses

Rathkeale to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 4m
Duration: 160 km
Distance: €37
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Line 13 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbertbus 13 / ...
Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717

5h 2m

€30–43

Rathkeale to Kilkenny bus times

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.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 2:15 AM
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6h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Rathkeale to Kilkenny buses

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Line 13 bus, bus

Rathkeale to Kilkenny bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 6:50 PM

7:25 PM → 2:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:55 AM

11:25 AM → 2:55 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 6:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbert

Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs

Where to next?

Bus trips from Rathkeale

Bus trips to Kilkenny

Alternative transport options

7:25 PM → 2:15 AM
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