There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to County Tipperary by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 489 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynontybus 489
- Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus 896 / ...
2h 8m€7–14Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 3m€16–24Drive 48.2 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to County Tipperarycar 48.2 km
45 min€9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilkenny to County Tipperarytaxi 48.2 km
45 min€70–85Line 871 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Johnstownbus 871
- Take the bus from Johnstown to Thurles Stationbus 858a
2h 37m€7–10
Kilkenny to County Tipperary by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to County Tipperary is to line 871 bus and bus which costs €6 - €10 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Tipperary is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to County Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores and arriving at Thurles via Ballynonty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to County Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Thurles via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Kilkenny and County Tipperary is 60 km. The road distance is 48.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to County Tipperary without a car is to line 489 bus and bus which takes 2h 8m and costs €6 - €14.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Kilkenny to County Tipperary, including transfers.
Kilkenny to County Tipperary bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores station.
Kilkenny to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to County Tipperary is to line 489 bus and bus which takes 2h 8m and costs €6 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and County Tipperary, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Thurles via Ballynonty in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Thurles via Kildare in around 3h 3m.
- 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 Kildare to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynonty
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
Free phone taxi Kilkenny
Kilkenny Taxis - Ray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 888 2777
- Website
- kilkennytaxi.ie
Martin Butler Taxis Kilkenny
- Phone
- +353 87 777 7677
- Website
- kilkennytaxis.ie
Sevens Taxi
- Phone
- +353 56 777 7777
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to County Tipperary bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Ballynonty station.
Kilkenny to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to County Tipperary is 48 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Kilkenny to County Tipperary.
There are 81+ hotels available in County Tipperary.