There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h€13–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 9m€27–36Drive 129.3 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar 129.3 km
1h 31m€24–34Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 11m€15–20
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ferry Port Termnl 1 and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Kilkenny is 133 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 3h and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. 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 George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny.
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