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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenny by train, bus or car

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Train

  1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to MacDonagh Junction

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Bus via Paulstown

  1. Take the bus from George's Quay to Paulstown
  2. Take the bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Stores

Drive

  1. Drive from Dublin to Kilkenny

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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €10 - €19 and takes 1h 40m.

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The quickest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 19m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at MacDonagh Junction. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

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The distance between Dublin and Kilkenny is 101 km. The road distance is 123.4 km.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €12 - €18.

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The train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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Dublin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.

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Dublin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Dublin Heuston station.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €19 and takes 1h 40m.

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Kilkenny.
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  • Distance: 101 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

Irish Rail operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 2 hours. Tickets cost €12 - €18 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to MacDonagh Junction every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10 - €15 and the journey takes 1h 40m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 3 hours.

Train operators
Bus operators
Dublin Coach
Phone
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email
info@dublincoach.ie
Website
dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to MacDonagh Junction
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€10 - €15
Website
https://www.dublincoach.ie/
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Phone
+353 818 333 222
Email
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website
jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Ormond Road
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€13 - €19
Website
https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Kenneally's Bus Service
Phone
+353 1 879 8300
Email
info@nationaltransport.ie
Website
transportforireland.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Paulstown
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€12 - €18
Schedules at
https://www.transportforireland.ie
Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Phone
1890 424141
Email
ckw@locallink.ie
Website
ringalink.ie
Bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Stores
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
On demand
Website
Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow

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Dublin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at MacDonagh Junction station.

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Dublin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kilkenny station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Kilkenny is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Dublin to Kilkenny.

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There are 88+ hotels available in Kilkenny. Prices start at €49 per night.

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