There are 4 ways to get from Larne to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 19m€41–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
7h 1m€28–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 44m€39–168Drive 311.6 km
- Drive from Larne to Kilkennycar 311.6 km
3h 31m€56–81
Larne to Kilkenny by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Larne to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Larne to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Belfast Glengall and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Larne to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Larne Town and arriving at Kilkenny via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Larne and Kilkenny is 353 km. The road distance is 311.6 km.
The best way to get from Larne to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Larne to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Larne to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Larne to Kilkenny train services, operated by Translink, depart from Larne Town station.
The best way to get from Larne to Kilkenny is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Larne, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Larne Town to Kilkenny via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Larne Bus Station to Kilkenny Stn via High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Larne to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Larne to Kilkenny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Larne to Kilkenny is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Larne to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.