There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgroundsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
3h 13m€24–32Drive 109.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Limerickcar 109.1 km
1h 45m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
3h 53m€22–31
Kilkenny to Limerick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Limerick station. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Limerick Colbert Station via Clonmel Showgrounds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Limerick is 129 km. The road distance is 109.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Kilkenny to Limerick, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Limerick Colbert Station via Clonmel Showgrounds in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Limerick via Kildare in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgrounds
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgrounds station.
Kilkenny to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Limerick is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kilkenny to Limerick.
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