There are 5 ways to get from Leixlip to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Leixlip to Red Cow Luasbus L54
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 37m€12–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Heuston Stationbus 52 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 4m€14–20Drive 116.6 km
- Drive from Leixlip to Kilkennycar 116.6 km
1h 17m€21–30Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 6m€15–21Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Bachelors Walkbus 52 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 29m€15–20
Leixlip to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leixlip to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Leixlip to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Leixlip to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Leixlip and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Leixlip to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Leixlip and Kilkenny is 132 km. The road distance is 116.6 km.
The best way to get from Leixlip to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs €11 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Leixlip to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Leixlip to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Leixlip station.
Leixlip to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Leixlip to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Leixlip, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leixlip to Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Leixlip to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Leixlip to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Leixlip to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leixlip to Kilkenny is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Leixlip to Kilkenny.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny.