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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathkeale and Kilkenny takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. 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 18m
Duration
160 km
Distance
€37
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Rathkeale to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Rathkeale and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathkeale is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 22m • 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.

Map of how to get from Rathkeale to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Rathkeale to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 5h 11m.

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