What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Sprucefield Shopping Centre via Red Cow Luas and Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Lisburn via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Portadown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Lisburn?

The distance between Kilkenny and Lisburn is 174 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to Lisburn without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs £14 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Lisburn bus from?

Kilkenny to Lisburn bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Lisburn train from?

Kilkenny to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Lisburn?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs £14 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Lisburn bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Lisburn bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Lisburn train arrive?

Kilkenny to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Lisburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Lisburn is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kilkenny to Lisburn.

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Kilkenny to Lisburn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Lisburn by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Sprucefield Shopping Centrebus X1
4h 19m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic
4h 31m
£28–42
Drive 164.1 mi
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Lisburncar 164.1 mi
3h 2m
£41–59
Bus via Belfast Glengall
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
5h 36m
£29–40

Kilkenny to Lisburn by bus

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Distance: 172.6 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Sprucefield Shopping Centre via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Lisburn via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 4h 31m.

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