How to get from Dublin to Kilkenny
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Dublin and Kilkenny is 101 km. The road distance is 123 km.
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 takes 1 h 19 min and costs 14€ - 21€.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arriving at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 40 min.
The train from Heuston to Kilkenny takes 1 h 32 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
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 hourly. Tickets cost $8 - $12 and the journey takes 1 h 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Kilkenny
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Schedules at
- dublincoach.ie
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Georges Quay to Kilkenny, Ormond Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
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