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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Louth is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Louth is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Louth?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Louth. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Louth via Abbey St and Ardee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Louth?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Louth. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Louth?

The distance between Kilkenny and Louth is 230 km. The road distance is 187.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Louth without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kilkenny to Louth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Louth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Louth train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Louth?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Louth is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Louth bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Louth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Louth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Louth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Louth is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Kilkenny to Louth.

Where can I stay near Louth?

There are 252+ hotels available in Louth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 23m
€35–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus 717
2. Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
4h 56m
€27–39
Drive 187.9 km
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Louthcar 187.9 km
2h 21m
€32–46
Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Westland Row to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
5h 27m
€38–54

Kilkenny to Louth by train, tram, foot, and bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.9 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Louth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Louth via Eden Quay, Abbey St, and Ardee in around 4h 56m.

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