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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portrush is to 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 24m 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Portrush?

The distance between Kilkenny and Portrush is 266 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 7h 31m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 7h 31m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.

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 24m to drive from Kilkenny to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 688+ 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 Heustontrain Re
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
7h 31m
£35–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Red Cow Luasbus 717
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 50m
Drive 213.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Portrushcar 213.2 mi
4h 24m
£52–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
8h 10m

Kilkenny to Portrush by train, tram, and bus

48Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Portrush.

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Distance: 264.3 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Dunluce Avenue via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 50m.

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