There are 5 ways to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Line 69 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbotbus 69
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 35m€12–19Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 8m€14–20Drive 107 km
- Drive from Rathcoole to Kilkennycar 107 km
1h 5m€19–28Line 69 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Parkgate Stbus 69
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 32m€14–20Line 69 bus, bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Poolbeg Streetbus 69
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 52m€15–20
Rathcoole to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny is to line 69 bus and bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathcoole to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Rathcoole and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathcoole to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Rathcoole and Kilkenny is 126 km. The road distance is 107 km.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny without a car is to line 69 bus and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Rathcoole to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Rathcoole station.
Rathcoole to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny is to line 69 bus and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 8m.
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 35m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbot
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathcoole to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathcoole to Poolbeg Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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
Rathcoole to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Mount Talbot station.
Rathcoole to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathcoole to Kilkenny is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Rathcoole to Kilkenny.
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