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How to get fromBelfast to Kilkenny Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kilkenny Castle 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 Ormonde Roadbus bus 717 / ...
    4h 46m
    €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 27m
    €33–48

  3. Drive  276.4 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Kilkenny Castlecar 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 Ormonde Roadbus bus 600
    5h 15m
    €33–151

Belfast to Kilkenny Castle by bus and foot

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Kilkenny Castle via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, Red Cow Luas, and Ormonde Road in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Kilkenny Castle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Kilkenny in around 5h 27m.

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