There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Rathdrum by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Woodenbridgebus 800
4h 6m€12–18Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Ic
4h 15m€19–27Drive 91.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Rathdrumcar 91.5 km
1h 33m€17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Rathdrumtaxi 91.5 km
1h 33m€130–160Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Rathnewbus 740A / ...
5h 10m€28–39
Kilkenny to Rathdrum by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Rathdrum is to train and bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Rathdrum via George's Quay and Rathnew. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Rathdrum is 117 km. The road distance is 91.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rathdrum without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Kilkenny to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Rathdrum bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rathdrum is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Rathdrum via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Rathdrum via Custom Hse Quay, George's Quay, and Rathnew in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Carlow Stn to Woodenbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Free phone taxi Kilkenny
Kilkenny Taxis - Ray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 888 2777
- Website
- kilkennytaxi.ie
Martin Butler Taxis Kilkenny
- Phone
- +353 87 777 7677
- Website
- kilkennytaxis.ie
Sevens Taxi
- Phone
- +353 56 777 7777
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Rathdrum bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Kilkenny to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Rathdrum is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Kilkenny to Rathdrum.
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