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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ratoath and Kilkenny takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ratoath 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.

3h 14m
Duration
161 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ratoath to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run hourly between Ratoath and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratoath is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 2 Zone 19 and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 45m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ratoath 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 Ratoath to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Ratoath East to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 8m.

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