There are 4 ways to get from Clondalkin to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
1h 54m€12–19Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 48m€22–31Drive 114.7 km
- Drive from Clondalkin to Kilkennycar 114.7 km
1h 10m€21–30Line 13 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Clondalkin Village to Westmoreland Streetbus 13
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 24m€15–20
Clondalkin to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clondalkin to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Clondalkin to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Clondalkin to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Clondalkin Village and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Clondalkin to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Cherry Orchard and arriving at Kilkenny via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Clondalkin and Kilkenny is 119 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.
The best way to get from Clondalkin to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs €11 - €19.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Clondalkin to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Clondalkin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Clondalkin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Clondalkin to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Clondalkin, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Clondalkin Village to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Clondalkin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Clondalkin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clondalkin to Kilkenny is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Clondalkin to Kilkenny.
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