There are 4 ways to get from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 58m€14–23Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 9m€16–24Drive 121.7 km
- Drive from Rathfarnham to Kilkennycar 121.7 km
1h 20m€21–31Line 74 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Eden Quaybus 74
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 21m€15–20
Rathfarnham to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Crannagh Road and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Kingston and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Harcourt and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Rathfarnham and Kilkenny is 131 km. The road distance is 121.7 km.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs €13 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Rathfarnham to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Rathfarnham to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs €13 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Rathfarnham, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours. 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
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [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
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More Questions & Answers
Rathfarnham to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Rathfarnham to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathfarnham to Kilkenny is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rathfarnham to Kilkenny.
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