There are 3 ways to get from Limerick to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
3h 22m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 54m€22–32Drive 109 km
- Drive from Limerick to Kilkennycar 109 km
1h 45m€19–27
Limerick to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Ormonde Road via Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Limerick and Kilkenny is 129 km. The road distance is 109 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs €19 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Limerick to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Limerick to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Ormonde Road via Clonmel Showgs in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Limerick to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Kilkenny is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Limerick to Kilkenny.
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