There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Allihies by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
- Drive from Killarney to Allihiescar
6h 42m€45–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus 231
7h 5m€41–57Drive 262.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Allihiescar 262.5 km
3h 46m€47–67Bus via Bandon
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Bandon to Castletownberebus 236
8h 43m€51–72
Kilkenny to Allihies by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Allihies is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Allihies is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Allihies. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Allihies via Parnell Place and Castletownbere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Allihies is 413 km. The road distance is 262.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Allihies without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Kilkenny to Allihies, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Allihies bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Allihies bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Allihies is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kilkenny to Allihies.
There are 105+ hotels available in Allihies.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Allihies, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Allihies via Cork Andersn's Quay, Parnell Place, and Castletownbere in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 27 74003
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harrington's Ardgroom
Bus from Parnell Place to Castletownbere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Harrington's Ardgroom
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Parnell Place to Castletownbere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–30
Bus from Bandon to Castletownbere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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