There are 4 ways to get from Bunratty to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
4h 54m€29–42Drive 126.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Bunratty to Kilkennycar 126.1 km
1h 53m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 4m€32–46Bus via Carrick-on-Suir
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Carrick-on-Suirbus Ul18
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Suir to Kilkenny Stnbus 891 / ...
5h 47m
Bunratty to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bunratty to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bunratty to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Bunratty and arriving at Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bunratty to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Bunratty and Kilkenny is 145 km. The road distance is 126.1 km.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bunratty to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Bunratty to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Bunratty to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Bunratty, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bunratty to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bunratty to Kilkenny via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Kildare in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Bunratty to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Bunratty to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty to Kilkenny is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Bunratty to Kilkenny.
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