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How to get fromRathcoole to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 69 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbotbus bus 69
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    2h 23m
    €12–19

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Kilkennytrain train Re
    2h 45m
    €12–17

  3. Drive  107 km

    1. Drive from Rathcoole to Kilkennycar car 107 km
    1h 5m
    €19–28

  4. Line 69 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rathcoole to Parkgate Stbus bus 69
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    3h 43m
    €14–20

  5. Line 69 bus, bus via Burgh Quay

    1. Take the bus from Rathcoole to Poolbeg Streetbus bus 69
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    3h 50m
    €15–20

Rathcoole to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar133Weekly Buses
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Rathcoole to Kilkenny Stn via Mount Talbot and Red Cow Luas in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny twice daily. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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