There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Portadown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
3h 53m£25–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
3h 55m£28–38Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
5h 36mDrive 153.4 mi
- Drive from Kilkenny to Portadowncar 153.4 mi
2h 53m£38–54
Kilkenny to Portadown by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portadown is to train which costs £25 - £40 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portadown is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Portadown. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at High Street Stop C via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport T1 and Banbridge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Portadown. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Portadown is 170 miles. The road distance is 154.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portadown without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kilkenny to Portadown, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Portadown bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portadown is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Portadown, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Portadown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to High Street Stop C via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Kenlis Street, and Banbridge Bus Station in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £10–15
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £9–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Portadown bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Portadown is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kilkenny to Portadown.
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