There are 4 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 600
2h 32m€12–19Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 56m€14–20Drive 107 km
- Drive from Rathcoole to Kilkennycar 107 km
1h 5m€19–27Train via Kildare
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 8m€14–20
Rathcoole to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny is to line 69 bus and bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €18 - €27.
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 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathcoole to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
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 32m and costs €11 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 32m 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 Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Kilkenny is to line 69 bus and bus which takes 2h 32m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 56m.
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 32m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbot
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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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