There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 17m€17–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Crannagh Roadbus 16 / ...
2h 30m€13–20Bus via Red Cow Luas
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
2h 24m€14–23Drive 122 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Rathfarnhamcar 122 km
1h 20m€21–31
Kilkenny to Rathfarnham by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham is to bus which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Rathfarnham via Red Cow Luas and Kingston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Harcourt via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Rathfarnham is 137 km. The road distance is 122 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus via Red Cow Luas, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Rathfarnham, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Rathfarnham is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kilkenny to Rathfarnham.
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