There are 6 ways to get from Killaloe to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Line 323 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Ballina to Limerick Colbertbus 323
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
5h 11m€32–44Drive 94.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Killaloe to Kilkennycar 94.5 km
1h 38m€17–24Line 323 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballina to Limerick Colbertbus 323
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 43m€35–49Bus
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus 838
5h 26m€29–42Line 323 bus, line 397 bus, bus, line 489 bus
- Take the bus from Ballina to Nenaghbus 323
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Thurlesbus 397 / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles to Ballynontybus 896 / ...
- Take the bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Storesbus 489
5h 35m€26–40Train
- Take the train from Nenagh to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 39m€32–47
Killaloe to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killaloe to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Killaloe to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Killaloe to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Killaloe to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Kilkenny via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Killaloe and Kilkenny is 158 km. The road distance is 94.5 km.
The best way to get from Killaloe to Kilkenny without a car is to line 323 bus and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Killaloe to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Killaloe to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballina station.
Killaloe to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Nenagh station.
The best way to get from Killaloe to Kilkenny is to line 323 bus and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Killaloe, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballina to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Kilkenny via Nenagh, Nenagh, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Nenagh to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballina to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Ballina to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Ballina to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Nenagh to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
Bus from Thurles to Ballynonty
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles to Ballynonty
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Killaloe to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Killaloe to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killaloe to Kilkenny is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Killaloe to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.



