There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus 717
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 56m€38–54Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
6h 57m€32–48Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfreecar 222.6 km
3h 18m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Parke's Castlebus 469
7h 3m€48–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
7h 16m€39–54
Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at ATU Saint Angela's via Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC and Sligo Markievicz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Sligo via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Kilkenny and The Lake Isle of Innisfree is 342 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 6h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree, including transfers.
Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree is to bus via Dublin which takes 6h 56m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and The Lake Isle of Innisfree, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to ATU Saint Angela's via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC, Sligo Bus Stn, and Sligo Markievicz in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to ATU Saint Angela's via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Markievicz in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €28–40
Bus from Longford Stn to Parke's Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kilkenny to The Lake Isle of Innisfree.
There are 187+ hotels available in The Lake Isle of Innisfree.



