There are 4 ways to get from Slane to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 31m€17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 40m€19–29Drive 158 km
- Drive from Slane to Kilkennycar 158 km
1h 56m€28–41Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Navan to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 25m€37–51
Slane to Kilkenny by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slane to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Slane to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Slane to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Slane and Kilkenny is 173 km. The road distance is 158 km.
The best way to get from Slane to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €17 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Slane to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Slane to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Slane station.
Slane to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slane to Kilkenny is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Slane to Kilkenny.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Slane, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Slane to Kilkenny Stn via Abbey St and George's Quay in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Navan to Irish Life
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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