There are 4 ways to get from Killiney to Kilkenny by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Killiney to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 25m€15–23Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Killiney to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 28m€13–20Drive 136.2 km
- Drive from Killiney to Kilkennycar 136.2 km
1h 29m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Churchview Road to O'Connell St Upperbus 7 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 57m€15–20
Killiney to Kilkenny by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killiney to Kilkenny is to train and bus which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Killiney to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Killiney to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Churchview Road and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Killiney to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Killiney and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Killiney and Kilkenny is 148 km. The road distance is 136.2 km.
The best way to get from Killiney to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Killiney to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Killiney to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Churchview Road station.
Killiney to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killiney station.
The best way to get from Killiney to Kilkenny is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Killiney, IE-D, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killiney to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Churchview Road to Kilkenny Stn via O'Connell St Upper and Burgh Quay in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killiney to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Killiney to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Best ways to travel around Australia, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Killiney to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at O'Connell St Upper station.
Killiney to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killiney to Kilkenny is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Killiney to Kilkenny.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny.