There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Ormonde Roadbus 717 / ...
3h 3m€13–18Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 15m€17–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Kilkenny (Region)138.4 km
1h 26mDrive 138.4 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region)car 138.4 km
1h 26m€24–34Bus via Red Cow Luas
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus 600
3h 3m€15–24
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which costs €13 - €18 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 16 and arriving at Danesfort via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Kilkenny via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kilkenny (Region) is 147 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs €13 - €18.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Airport Zone 16 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs €13 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Airport Zone 16 to Ormonde Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m. 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 Airport Zone 16 to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Kilkenny (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region) is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 168+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kilkenny (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.