There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 48m€13–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 6m€14–21Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Kilkennycar 122.6 km
1h 20m€22–32Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 2m€15–20
Rathmines to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 48m.
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 George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmines to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Charlemont and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Rathmines and Kilkenny is 128 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Rathmines to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Rathmines to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 4 hours. 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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 George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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
Rathmines to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Rathmines to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Kilkenny is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rathmines to Kilkenny.
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