There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Rostrevor by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
4h 51mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
5h 22m£23–34Drive 142.3 mi
- Drive from Kilkenny to Rostrevorcar 142.3 mi
2h 42m£35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
5h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
5h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Rostrevor is to train which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Rostrevor is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Rostrevor. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at St Colmans Gardens via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Rostrevor. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Rostrevor is 154 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rostrevor without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kilkenny to Rostrevor, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Rostrevor bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Rostrevor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Rostrevor is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Rostrevor, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to St Colmans Gardens via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to St Colmans Gardens via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £8–13
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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 Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
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
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Rostrevor bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Rostrevor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Rostrevor is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kilkenny to Rostrevor.
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