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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portrush is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport T1 and Moy Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Portrush?

The distance between Kilkenny and Portrush is 262 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Kilkenny to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Portrush bus from?

Kilkenny to Portrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Portrush?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portrush is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Portrush bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Portrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Portrush is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kilkenny to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portrush.

Kilkenny to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
6h 55m
£39–58
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walk600
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
7h 31m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Red Cow Luas717
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Moy SquareX4
3. Take the bus from Moy Square to Dunluce Avenue278
7h 22m
Drive 213.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Portrush213.2 mi
4h 23m
£52–75

Kilkenny to Portrush by train, tram, and bus

62Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Portrush.

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Distance: 260.7 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Dunluce Avenue via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Moy Square in around 7h 22m.

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