There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Portmarnock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 30m€15–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from Busáras to Portmarnock Villagebus 32X / ...
2h 44m€13–17Drive 140.2 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Portmarnockcar 140.2 km
1h 31m€25–36Bus via Bachelors Walk
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Villagebus H2
2h 53m€15–20
Kilkenny to Portmarnock by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portmarnock is to bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Portmarnock via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Portmarnock is 144 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Kilkenny to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Portmarnock bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portmarnock is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Portmarnock, 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 Portmarnock Village via Custom Hse Quay and Busáras in around 2h 44m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Busáras to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Portmarnock bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Kilkenny to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Portmarnock is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kilkenny to Portmarnock.
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