There are 5 ways to get from Rathnew to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Rathnew to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 36m€27–39Drive 112 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathnew to Kilkennycar 112 km
1h 36m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 50m€24–33Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 6m€26–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 7m€26–38
Rathnew to Kilkenny by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathnew to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnew to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnew to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Rathnew and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Rathnew and Kilkenny is 178 km. The road distance is 112 km.
The best way to get from Rathnew to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train via Dublin which takes 3h 36m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Rathnew to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Rathnew to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Rathnew station.
Rathnew to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnew to Kilkenny is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Rathnew to Kilkenny.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Rathnew, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathnew to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 3h 50m.
- 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
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
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Rathnew to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- 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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