There are 6 ways to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
3h 27m€35–85Drive 189.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkennycar 189.3 km
2h 49m€32–46Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 17m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 18m€39–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Kilkenny189.3 km
2h 49mBus
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
6h 40m€41–59
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Kerry Airport and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Kilkenny is 397 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Kerry Airport station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny is to bus via Limerick which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Kerry Airport (KIR), Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Kilkenny Stn via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Kilkenny via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, and Kildare in around 6h 18m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kilkenny.
There are 159+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Kilkenny. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







