There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Junctionbus 55
2h 37m€16–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
3h 19m€13–20Drive 76.6 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Limerick Junctioncar 76.6 km
1h 17m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Limerick Junctiontaxi 76.6 km
1h 17m€100–130
Kilkenny to Limerick Junction by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Limerick Junction via Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Limerick Junction via Waterford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Limerick Junction is 94 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Limerick Junction via Clonmel Showgs in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction via Waterford in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Free phone taxi Kilkenny
Kilkenny Taxis - Ray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 888 2777
- Website
- kilkennytaxi.ie
Martin Butler Taxis Kilkenny
- Phone
- +353 87 777 7677
- Website
- kilkennytaxis.ie
Sevens Taxi
- Phone
- +353 56 777 7777
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Kilkenny to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Limerick Junction is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Kilkenny to Limerick Junction.
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