There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Larne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
5h 46m£35–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 9m£23–36Drive 193.7 mi
- Drive from Kilkenny to Larnecar 193.7 mi
3h 30m£48–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
6h 37m
Kilkenny to Larne by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Larne is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Larne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Larne. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Circular Road via Red Cow Luas, Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Larne. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Larne Town via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Larne is 221 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Larne without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kilkenny to Larne, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Larne bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Larne is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Larne, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Larne Town via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Circular Road via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- £7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- 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
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £9–14
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £10–15
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Larne bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Larne is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Kilkenny to Larne.
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