There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Port to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
2h 49m€16–21Bus via Heuston Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 55m€11–16Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 52m€13–19Drive 127.6 km
- Drive from Dublin Port to Kilkennycar 127.6 km
1h 28m€22–32
Dublin Port to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Kilkenny is to bus via Heuston Station which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from East Wall Rd and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Kilkenny via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Kilkenny is 126 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €16 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Dublin Port to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin Port to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €16 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m. 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 (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 Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Port to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Dublin Port to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Kilkenny is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Dublin Port to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.