There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin station to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Heuston Station and arriving at Danesfort via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Dublin and Kilkenny (Region) is 132 km. The road distance is 126 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Heuston Station.
Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 45m. 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 Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 163+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).