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 / ...
5h 53m€41–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 18m€23–157Drive 288.4 km
- Drive from Antrim to Kilkennycar 288.4 km
3h 27m€53–77Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
6h 41m€31–42
Antrim to Kilkenny by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Kilkenny is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 41m.
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 station to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
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 5h 53m.
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 5h 53m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Antrim to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Antrim to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
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 5h 53m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €160 and takes 6h 18m.
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 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Antrim to Kilkenny Stn via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 18m.
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Antrim to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 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 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny.