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How to get fromKilkenny to Rathdowneyby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Rathdowney by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 491 bus, line 831 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Cullohillbus bus 491
    2. Take the bus from Durrow to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    2h 54m
    €10–14

  2. Drive 36.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Rathdowneycar car 36.4 km
    38 min
    €7–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Rathdowneytaxi taxi 36.4 km
    38 min
    €60–75

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    3h 13m
    €18–35

  5. Bus via Market Yard

    1. Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 838
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    3h 30m
    €16–22

Kilkenny to Rathdowney by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Rathdowney via Cullahill and Durrow in around 2h 54m.

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