There are 4 ways to get from Foxford to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Foxford to Heuston Stationbus 22
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
5h 59m€35–49Train
cheapest- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 14m€29–43Drive 228 km
- Drive from Foxford to Kilkennycar 228 km
3h 9m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Foxford to Longford Stnbus 22
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
6h 17m€45–67
Foxford to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Foxford to Kilkenny is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Foxford to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Foxford to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Foxford and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Foxford to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Foxford and arriving at Kilkenny via Manulla Junction, Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Foxford and Kilkenny is 346 km. The road distance is 228 km.
The best way to get from Foxford to Kilkenny without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 59m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Foxford to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Foxford to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Foxford station.
Foxford to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Foxford to Kilkenny is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 59m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Foxford, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Foxford to Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Foxford to Kilkenny via Manulla Junction, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Manulla Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Foxford to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Foxford to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Foxford to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Foxford to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Foxford to Kilkenny is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Foxford to Kilkenny.
There are 157+ hotels available in Kilkenny.