There are 5 ways to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 11m€28–42Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 13m€31–57Drive 182.9 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Kilkennycar 182.9 km
2h 35m€32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
6h 13m€34–49Bus #2
- Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus 838
6h 55m€33–46
Leitrim to Kilkenny by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leitrim to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Leitrim and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Carrick-on-Shannon and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Leitrim and Kilkenny is 300 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Leitrim to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Leitrim to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Kilkenny via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Kilkenny Stn via Carrick-on-Shannon and Heuston Station in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €28–40
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.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/
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More Questions & Answers
Leitrim to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Leitrim to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Kilkenny is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Leitrim to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.



