Rathmines to Kilkenny Buses

Rathmines to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathmines and Kilkenny takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. 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.

2h 6m
Duration: 127 km
Distance: €15
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 80 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate Stbus 80
Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717

2h 53m

€12–17

Rathmines to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Rathmines and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathmines is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:38 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:38 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:38 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:38 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:06 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:06 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

5:38 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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