There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Swinford by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus 717
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Swinfordbus 22
5h 52m€35–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Swinfordbus 440 / ...
6h 17m€37–53Drive 213.2 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Swinfordcar 213.2 km
2h 59m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Swinfordbus 440
6h 38m€49–68
Kilkenny to Swinford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Swinford is to bus via Dublin which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Swinford is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Swinford. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Swinford via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Swinford is 335 km. The road distance is 213.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Swinford without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 52m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kilkenny to Swinford, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Swinford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Swinford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Swinford is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kilkenny to Swinford.
There are 128+ hotels available in Swinford.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Swinford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Swinford via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
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