There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Callan 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 Callanbus 717
1h 50m€11–16Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 5m€14–19Drive 138.4 km
- Drive from Dublin to Callancar 138.4 km
1h 31m€25–36Bus, line 470 bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Kilkenny to Callanbus 470
3h 15m€15–22
Dublin to Callan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Callan is to bus which costs €11 - €16 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Callan is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Callan. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Callan. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Dublin and Callan is 142 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Callan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €11 - €16.
The bus from George's Quay to Callan takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Dublin to Callan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Callan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Callan is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €11 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Callan, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Callan every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 4 hours. 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Callan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Kilkenny to Callan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Callan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Callan station.
Dublin to Callan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Callan is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Dublin to Callan.
There are 143+ hotels available in Callan.