The average bus between Rathmines and Kilkenny takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rathmines 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 every 3 hours between Rathmines and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathmines is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Rathmines station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Rathmines to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Rathmines to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Rathmines and Kilkenny is 99.8 km. The road distance is 127 km.
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.