There are 4 ways to get from Drumcondra to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 45m€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
2h 53m€15–20Drive 125.4 km
- Drive from Drumcondra to Kilkennycar 125.4 km
1h 23m€22–31Bus via Airport Zone 16
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 41m€13–18
Drumcondra to Kilkenny by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drumcondra to Kilkenny is to bus via Airport Zone 16 which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Drumcondra to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Drumcondra to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Botanic Ave and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Connolly and arriving at Kilkenny via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Drumcondra and Kilkenny is 132 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.
The best way to get from Drumcondra to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Drumcondra to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Drumcondra to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Drumcondra to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Drumcondra to Kilkenny is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Drumcondra, IE-D, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drumcondra to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Drumcondra to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drumcondra to Kilkenny is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Drumcondra to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.