There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 717
2h 18m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 48m€15–22Drive 126 km
- Drive from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region)car 126 km
1h 19m€23–32Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
2h 28m€14–20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 18m.
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 to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from George's Quay and arriving at Danesfort via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
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 48m.
The distance between Dublin and Kilkenny (Region) is 135 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 18m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Dublin to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Dublin to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay 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 18m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m. 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 Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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 Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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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 158+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).