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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Kilkenny station. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kilkenny?

The distance between Inverness and Kilkenny is 626 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kilkenny without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Inverness to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kilkenny bus from?

Inverness to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Inverness to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 139+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Inverness to Kilkenny - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Kilkenny by plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane INV - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
6h 43m
€100–255
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
9h 53m
€93–292
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
16h 18m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 717
16h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kilkennycar
10h 2m
€152–241
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
9h 52m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
9h 35m
€105–269
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain
8h 56m
€122–291
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus
11h 54m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 600
16h 45m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Kilkenny.

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Distance: 626.5 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Kilkenny via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 16h 18m.

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