There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€60–86Drive 218.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Carlingfordcar 218.2 km
2h 36m€37–53Bus via Newry Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
4h 59mBus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Dundalk ITbus 900 / ...
- Take the bus from Ó Fiaich College to Carlingfordbus
5h 22mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
5h 54m€42–58
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Carlingford via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Carlingford is 244 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Carlingford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Newry Bus Station, which costs and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Carlingford via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Carlingford via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 59m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Dundalk IT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Ó Fiaich College to Carlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Pat Keenan Coach Hire
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Carlingford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Carlingford is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kilkenny to Carlingford.
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