There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Line 80 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate Stbus 80
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 53m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 53m€14–21Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Kilkennycar 122.6 km
1h 20m€22–32Bus
- 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 line 80 bus and bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 53m.
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 Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
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 2h 53m.
The distance between Rathmines and Kilkenny is 127 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 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Rathmines to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Rathmines to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cathal Brugha Brrks 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 line 80 bus and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Kilkenny Stn via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 2h 53m. 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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- 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 Dublin Bus, arrive at Parkgate St 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.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kilkenny.