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How to get fromBelfast to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    4h 37m
    €16–145

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 13m
    €33–48

  3. Drive  276.4 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Kilkennycar car 276.4 km
    3h 9m
    €51–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    5h 5m
    €33–151

Belfast to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar136Weekly Buses
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 13m.

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