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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Louisburgh is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Louisburgh is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Louisburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Louisburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Louisburgh via Athlone Stn and Westport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Louisburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Louisburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Westport via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Louisburgh?

The distance between Kilkenny and Louisburgh is 318 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Louisburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €45 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Kilkenny to Louisburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Louisburgh bus from?

Kilkenny to Louisburgh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Louisburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Louisburgh?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Louisburgh is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Louisburgh bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Louisburgh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Louisburgh train arrive?

Kilkenny to Louisburgh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Louisburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Louisburgh is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Kilkenny to Louisburgh.

Where can I stay near Louisburgh?

There are 263+ hotels available in Louisburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Westporttrain Re / ...
7h 23m
€46–66
Drive 255.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Louisburghcar 255.8 km
3h 31m
€44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus 440
8h 59m
€65–89
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
9h
€55–79

Kilkenny to Louisburgh by train and bus

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.2 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Louisburgh, Ireland?

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Louisburgh via Kildare, Westport, Westport Sn, and Westport in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Louisburgh via Athlone Stn and Westport in around 8h 59m.

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