There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
4h 28m€33–161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 1m€32–47Drive 276.4 km
- Drive from Belfast to Kilkennycar 276.4 km
3h 9m€49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
5h 31m
Belfast to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Belfast and Kilkenny is 294 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 28m and costs €30 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Belfast to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Belfast to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 28m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Kilkenny is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Belfast to Kilkenny.
There are 162+ hotels available in Kilkenny.