There are 4 ways to get from Laytown to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Laytown Station to Nassau Streetbus 910
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Red Cow Luasbus 13 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 33m€20–29Train
cheapest- Take the train from Laytown to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 48m€17–26Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Laytown to Kilkennycar 168.5 km
1h 47m€29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Laytown to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 38m€17–24
Laytown to Kilkenny by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Kilkenny is to train and bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Laytown to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Laytown station to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Laytown Station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via D'Olier Street and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Laytown and Kilkenny is 194 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Laytown to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Laytown to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Laytown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Laytown Station.
Laytown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Laytown station.
The best way to get from Laytown to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Laytown, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Laytown Station to Kilkenny Stn via Nassau Street, D'Olier Street, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Laytown to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Laytown to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
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 Laytown to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Laytown Station to Nassau Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from D'Olier Street to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from D'Olier Street to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Nitelink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Laytown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Nassau Street station.
Laytown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Kilkenny is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Laytown to Kilkenny.
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