There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Clonmel Showgroundsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Ormonde Roadbus 717
2h 47m€20–29Drive 76.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick Junction to Kilkennycar 76.5 km
1h 17m€13–19Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain 209 / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 56m€21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Limerick Junction to Kilkennytaxi 76.5 km
1h 17m€100–130
Limerick Junction to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Ormonde Road via Clonmel Showgrounds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Kilkenny via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Kilkenny is 94 km. The road distance is 76.5 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick Junction to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Ormonde Road via Clonmel Showgrounds in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Clonmel Showgrounds
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Redican's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 625 1111
- Website
- redicans.littleireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clonmel Showgrounds station.
Limerick Junction to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Kilkenny is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Limerick Junction to Kilkenny.
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