There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Salthill by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
5h 1m€33–58Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 3m€25–48Drive 163.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Salthillcar 163.5 km
2h 24m€28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 23m€34–58Bus
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus 823
- Take the bus from Birr to Droim Chaoinbus 844
6h 52m€27–38
Kilkenny to Salthill by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Salthill is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Salthill is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Salthill. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Lenaboy Pk via Crampton Quay and Eyre Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Salthill. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Salthill is 333 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Salthill without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 1m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Kilkenny to Salthill, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Salthill bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Salthill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Salthill is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 1m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Salthill, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Lenaboy Pk via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Stn, and Eyre Square in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Lenaboy Pk via Kildare, Portarlington, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Salthill bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Salthill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Salthill is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Kilkenny to Salthill.
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