There are 4 ways to get from RDS Arena to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 49m€13–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 20m€14–21Drive 125.2 km
- Drive from RDS Arena to Kilkennycar 125.2 km
1h 23m€22–32Bus via Aston Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 4m€15–20
RDS Arena to Kilkenny by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from RDS Arena to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from RDS Ballsbridge and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from RDS Arena to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Sandymount and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between RDS Arena and Kilkenny is 129 km. The road distance is 125.2 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from RDS Arena to Kilkenny, including transfers.
RDS Arena to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
RDS Arena to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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 George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
RDS Arena to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
RDS Arena to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between RDS Arena to Kilkenny is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from RDS Arena to Kilkenny.
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