There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenny by train, bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to bus which costs 6€ - 20€ and takes 1 h 40 min.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to drive which costs 14€ - 22€ and takes 1 h 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arriving at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 32 min.
The distance between Dublin and Kilkenny is 101 km. The road distance is 123.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 1 h 32 min and costs 23€ - 35€.
The train from Heuston to Kilkenny MacDonagh takes 1 h 32 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dublin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to train which takes 1 h 32 min and costs 23€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6€ - 20€ and takes 1 h 40 min.
- Distance: 63.1 miles
- Duration: 1 h 32 min
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland?
Irish Rail operates a train from Dublin to Kilkenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27 - $40 and the journey takes 1 h 32 min. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Dublin to Kilkenny every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7 - $11 and the journey takes 1 h 40 min. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Kilkenny MacDonagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- irishrail.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Schedules at
- dublincoach.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $15
- Schedules at
- transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Georges Quay to Kilkenny - Newpark Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Schedules at
- jjkavanagh.ie
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- info@bkavcoaches.com
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Ulster Bank George's Quay to Kilkenny, Ormond Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $19
- Schedules at
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre station.
Dublin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kilkenny MacDonagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Kilkenny is 123 km. It takes approximately 1 h 19 min to drive from Dublin to Kilkenny.
There are 112+ hotels available in Kilkenny. Prices start at $67 USD per night.