There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus 717 / ...
5h 21m€34–51Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
6h 19m€18–24Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 717
5h 43m€33–151Drive 279.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region)car 279.1 km
3h 7m€51–74Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 17m€36–54
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus via Dublin which costs €18 - €24 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €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 George's Quay and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
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 17m.
The distance between Belfast and Kilkenny (Region) is 313 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 43m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 17m.
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, George's Quay, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Danesfort via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, and Kilkenny in around 6h 17m.
- 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 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
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 152+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).










