There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Line 80 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate Stbus 80
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 59m€14–20Line 80 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate Stbus 80
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 2m€12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h€15–20Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Kilkennycar 122.6 km
1h 20m€22–31
Rathmines to Kilkenny by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny is to line 80 bus and bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Brrks and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Rathmines and Kilkenny is 135 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny without a car is to line 80 bus and train which takes 2h 59m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Rathmines to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Rathmines to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Kilkenny is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rathmines to Kilkenny.
There are 157+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- 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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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