There are 4 ways to get from Rathdrum to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Woodenbridge to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 5m€11–17Train
- Take the train from Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 14m€18–28Drive 98.7 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to Kilkennycar 98.7 km
1h 24m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow W to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
5h 3m€27–38
Rathdrum to Kilkenny by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to Kilkenny is to bus and train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Arklow W and George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdrum to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Rathdrum and Kilkenny is 117 km. The road distance is 98.7 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 5m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Rathdrum to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Rathdrum to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow W station.
Rathdrum to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Kilkenny is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Rathdrum to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathdrum to Kilkenny Stn via Arklow W, Custom Hse Quay, and George's Quay in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Rathdrum to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Bus from Woodenbridge to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow W to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdrum to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Rathdrum to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to Kilkenny is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Rathdrum to Kilkenny.
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