There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2h 59m€14–21Bus via Custom Hse Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Custom Hse Quaybus 717
3h 4m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3h 6m€14–23Drive 125.9 km
- Drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublincar 125.9 km
1h 19m€23–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin is to bus via Custom Hse 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 3h 6m.
The distance between Kilkenny (Region) and Dublin is 135 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Dublin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 59m 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 bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Ormonde Road to Bachelors Walk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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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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