There are 4 ways to get from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Roadbus 717
2h 28m€12–16Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 48m€15–22Drive 127.8 km
- Drive from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region)car 127.8 km
1h 23m€22–32Bus #2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
2h 28m€14–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin City station to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Heuston Station and arriving at Danesfort via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Dublin City and Kilkenny (Region) is 132 km. The road distance is 127.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Heuston Station.
Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Dublin City, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 45m. 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
- 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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region) is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Dublin City to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 168+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).







