There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Salthill by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 23m€25–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 52m€34–58Drive 163.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Salthillcar 163.5 km
2h 24m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 59m€33–58
Kilkenny to Salthill by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Salthill is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.
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 4h 59m.
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 4h 23m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Salthill is 243 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Salthill without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 train which takes 4h 23m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Salthill, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Lenaboy Pk via Kildare, Portarlington, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Lenaboy Pk via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Stn, and Eyre Square in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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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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