There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Leinster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Skerriestrain special train / ...
2h 54m€16–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerriesbus 33A
3h 35m€15–24Drive 154.7 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Skerriescar 154.7 km
1h 41m€27–38Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerriesbus 33 / ...
3h 49m€16–21Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerriesbus 33 / ...
3h 50m€15–20
Kilkenny to Leinster by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Leinster is to bus and line 33 bus which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Leinster is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Leinster. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Skerries via Red Cow Luas and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Leinster. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Skerries via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Leinster is 162 km. The road distance is 154.7 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Leinster without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Kilkenny to Leinster, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Leinster bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Leinster train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Leinster is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Leinster, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Skerries via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Skerries via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
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
- 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)1 465 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 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
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Leinster bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Leinster train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Leinster is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kilkenny to Leinster.
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