There are 4 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 34m€43–65Drive 172.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Lahinchcar 172.3 km
2h 41m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
7h 18m€38–55Bus 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 58m€42–62
Kilkenny to Lahinch by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Lahinch is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €30 - €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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Lahinch. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Ennis via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
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 34m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 34m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 18m.
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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Lahinch via Kildare, Limerick, Ennis, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 7h 18m.
- 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 Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- 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 Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €21–29
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Booking & Getting There
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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