There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Leixlip by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ryevale Lawnsbus 52 / ...
2h 18m€15–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Leixlipbus L54
2h 20m€12–19Drive 116.4 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Leixlipcar 116.4 km
1h 16m€21–30Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
2h 33m€15–20Bus via Bachelors Walk
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Ryevale Lawnsbus 52 / ...
2h 37m€15–20
Kilkenny to Leixlip by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Leixlip is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Leixlip is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Leixlip. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Leixlip via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Leixlip. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Hazelhatch via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Leixlip is 146 km. The road distance is 116.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Leixlip without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 18m and costs €14 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Kilkenny to Leixlip, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Leixlip bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Leixlip train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Leixlip is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Leixlip, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Leixlip via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Highfield Park via Kildare, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
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 Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Heuston Station to Ryevale Lawns
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Leixlip
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Wellington Quay to Ryevale Lawns
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Leixlip bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Leixlip train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Leixlip is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Kilkenny to Leixlip.
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