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.
Line 53 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Port Termnl 1 to Talbot St Eastbus 53
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 1m€13–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tritonville Road to Heuston Stationbus C1 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 11m€27–35Drive 129.3 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar 129.3 km
1h 31m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 12m€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 line 53 bus and bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h 1m.
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 1m.
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 line 53 bus and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Ferry Port Termnl 1 station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Talbot St East 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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What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Port Termnl 1 to Kilkenny Stn via Talbot St East and George's Quay in around 3h 1m.
- 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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Ferry Port Termnl 1 to Talbot St East
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Tritonville Road to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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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