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€31–44Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
6h 41m€38–56Bus 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 54m€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 14m€41–59
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 32m.
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 6h 41m.
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 €35 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.
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, Limerick, Ennis, and Ennis Station in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
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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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