There are 5 ways to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 3m€31–57Train via Maynooth
cheapest- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynoothtrain Ic
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Kilkennytrain Re
6h 11m€27–38Drive 182.9 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Kilkennycar 182.9 km
2h 36m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Longford Stnbus 469
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
6h 13m€43–60Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 36m€28–42
Leitrim to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny is to train via Maynooth which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €50.
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 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Kilkenny via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Leitrim and Kilkenny is 284 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Kilkenny without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 6h 3m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 bus via Dublin which takes 6h 3m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Maynooth, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Kilkenny Stn via Carrick-on-Shannon and Heuston Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Kilkenny via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, and Hazelhatch in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Leitrim to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €28–40
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Booking & Getting There
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 Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Kilkenny is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Leitrim to Kilkenny.
There are 152+ hotels available in Kilkenny.



