There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Rathgar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 5m€14–20Bus, line 15 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Orwell Roadbus 14 / ...
2h 8m€13–17Drive 121.9 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Rathgarcar 121.9 km
1h 19m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2h 11m€15–20
Kilkenny to Rathgar by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Rathgar is to bus and line 15 bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Rathgar is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Orwell Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Beechwood via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Rathgar is 135 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rathgar without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Kilkenny to Rathgar, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rathgar is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Orwell Road via Eden Quay in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Kilkenny to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Rathgar is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Kilkenny to Rathgar.
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