There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Lucan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 3m€15–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Lucan Villagebus L54
2h 11m€12–19Drive 115.9 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Lucancar 115.9 km
1h 17m€21–30Bus via Aston Quay
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Lucan Villagebus C3 / ...
2h 20m€15–20Train via Kildare
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Adamstowntrain Ic / ...
2h 40m€15–21
Kilkenny to Lucan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Lucan is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Lucan is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Lucan Village via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Lucan is 142 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Lucan without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €14 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Kilkenny to Lucan, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Lucan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Lucan is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Lucan, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Lucan Village via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Adamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Lucan Village
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Aston Quay to Lucan Village
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Lucan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Lucan is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Kilkenny to Lucan.
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