There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Bray by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re
- Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain Ic / ...
2h 49m€16–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Eden Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Kilmantain Parkbus E1
2h 54m€15–19Bus via Bachelors Walk
- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Kilmantain Parkbus E1
2h 54m€16–20Drive 130.8 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Braycar 130.8 km
1h 42m€22–32
Kilkenny to Bray by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Bray is to bus which costs €15 - €20 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Bray is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny station to Bray. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station and arriving at Kilmantain Park via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Bray. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Bray via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Bray is 154 km. The road distance is 130.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Bray without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Kilkenny to Bray, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Bray bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
Kilkenny to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Bray is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus via Bachelors Walk, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Bray via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Kilmantain Park via Bachelors Walk and D'Olier Street in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from D'Olier Street to Kilmantain Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Bray bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Bray is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Kilkenny to Bray.
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