What is the cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny?

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cookstown and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Kilkenny station. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Cookstown to Kilkenny?

The distance between Cookstown and Kilkenny is 310 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.

How do I travel from Cookstown to Kilkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cookstown to Kilkenny bus from?

Cookstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop station.

Train or bus from Cookstown to Kilkenny?

The best way to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Cookstown to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Cookstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Cookstown to Kilkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Cookstown to Kilkenny is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cookstown to Kilkenny.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 133+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Cookstown to Kilkenny - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly1_Gc->Dn
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KilkennyRe / ...
5h 6m
€83–107
Drive 275.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cookstown to Kilkenny275.7 km
3h 26m
€48–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2X4
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station717
5h 20m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2X4
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KilkennyRe / ...
6h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cookstown to Kilkenny.

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Distance: 309.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Kilkenny via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 5h 20m.

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