There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 57m€14–34Bus via Eden Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Eden Quaybus 717 / ...
3h 4m€12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2h 59m€14–21Drive 125.9 km
- Drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublincar 125.9 km
1h 19m€22–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin is to bus via Eden Quay which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Danesfort and arriving at Bachelors Walk via Ormonde Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Kilkenny (Region) and Dublin is 142 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €14 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin, including transfers.
Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Ormonde Road to Bachelors Walk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ormonde Road to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–18
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin.
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