There are 6 ways to get from Kilkenny to Tulla by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 318 bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tullabus 318
5h 23m€31–47Bus, line 318 bus via Thurles
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 391
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tullabus 318
6h 41m€17–31Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
6h 54m€28–43Drive 126.8 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Tullacar 126.8 km
2h€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
6h 18m€25–39Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
6h 39m€32–50
Kilkenny to Tulla by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Tulla is to bus and line 318 bus via Thurles which costs €16 - €35 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Tulla is to drive which takes 2h and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Tulla. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Tulla via Clonmel Showgs, Up G Griffin St and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Tulla. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Ennis via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Tulla is 166 km. The road distance is 126.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Tulla without a car is to bus and line 318 bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Kilkenny to Tulla, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Tulla bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Tulla train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Tulla is to bus and line 318 bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Tulla, IE-CE, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Tulla via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Tulla West via Kildare, Limerick, Ennis, and Ennis Station in around 6h 54m.
- 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 Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tulla
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–7
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tulla
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €21–29
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Thurles to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Tulla bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Kilkenny to Tulla train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Tulla is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kilkenny to Tulla.
There are 156+ hotels available in Tulla.







