There are 4 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
4h 57m€30–42Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 5m€26–39Drive 181.2 km
- Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkennycar 181.2 km
2h 34m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
5h 7m€32–46
Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Carrick-on-Shannon and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Kilkenny is 277 km. The road distance is 181.2 km.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 57m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 57m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.