There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Dunmore Cave by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
1h 45m€28–36Drive 106.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Dublin to Dunmore Cavecar 106.5 km
1h 29m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
1h 56m€31–39Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
1h 50m€30–40
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dunmore Cave is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dunmore Cave is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin station to Dunmore Cave. However, there are services departing from Heuston Station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Dunmore Cave. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Dublin and Dunmore Cave is 133 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dunmore Cave without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Dublin to Dunmore Cave, including transfers.
Dublin to Dunmore Cave bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Heuston Station.
Dublin to Dunmore Cave train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dunmore Cave is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dunmore Cave, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m. 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 Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Dunmore Cave bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Dublin to Dunmore Cave train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Dunmore Cave is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Dublin to Dunmore Cave.
There are 159+ hotels available in Dunmore Cave.