There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Dalkey by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
2h 21m€14–21Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
2h 26m€15–22Drive 127.4 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Dalkeycar 127.4 km
1h 44m€22–32Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
3h 20m€21–34
Kilkenny to Dalkey by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Dalkey is to bus and train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Dalkey is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Dalkey Village via Red Cow Luas and Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Dalkey via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Dalkey is 138 km. The road distance is 127.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Dalkey without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 21m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Kilkenny to Dalkey, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Dalkey bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Dalkey is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Dalkey via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Dalkey Village via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Dalkey bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Dalkey is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Kilkenny to Dalkey.
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