There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus 51
6h 32m€43–65Drive 172.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Lahinchcar 172.3 km
2h 41m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain Ic
7h 4m€40–59Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
6h 43m€42–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lahinchbus 350
7h 15m€41–59
Kilkenny to Lahinch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Lahinch. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Lahinch via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert and Ennis Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Lahinch. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Ennis via Kildare, Portarlington and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Lahinch is 210 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Lahinch bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Lahinch train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Lahinch, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Lahinch via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert, and Ennis Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Lahinch via Kildare, Portarlington, Athenry, Ennis, and Ennis Station in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athenry to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lahinch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
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
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Lahinch bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Kilkenny to Lahinch train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Lahinch is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kilkenny to Lahinch.
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