There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Malahide by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Malahidetrain Re / ...
2h 30m€15–22Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stnbus 102
2h 44m€15–24Drive 141.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Malahidecar 141.3 km
1h 32m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Malahide Villagebus H2
3h 4m€15–20
Kilkenny to Malahide by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide is to bus which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Malahide Stn via Red Cow Luas and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Malahide via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Malahide is 147 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Kilkenny to Malahide, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Malahide bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Malahide, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Malahide via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Malahide Stn via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 15 in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Malahide bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Malahide is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kilkenny to Malahide.
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