There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
5h 53m€36–163Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 10m€35–64Drive 279.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region)car 279.1 km
3h 7m€50–72Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Roadbus 717
6h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Danesfort via Burgh Quay and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Belfast and Kilkenny (Region) is 304 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Danesfort via Burgh Quay, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Danesfort via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny in around 6h 10m.
- 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 Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).










