There are 4 ways to get from Antrim to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 15m€41–60Bus via High Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 34m€29–39Drive 288.4 km
- Drive from Antrim to Kilkennycar 288.4 km
3h 27m€53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
6h 34m€42–169
Antrim to Kilkenny by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Kilkenny is to bus via High Street which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Antrim to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Belfast Glengall and George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Antrim to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Kilkenny via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Antrim and Kilkenny is 347 km. The road distance is 288.4 km.
The best way to get from Antrim to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Antrim to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Antrim to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Antrim to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Antrim to Kilkenny is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via High Street, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Antrim to Kilkenny via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antrim Buscentre to Kilkenny Stn via High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and George's Quay in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- 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 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Antrim to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Antrim to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antrim to Kilkenny is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Antrim to Kilkenny.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kilkenny.