There are 4 ways to get from Leopardstown to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 59m€13–22Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 11m€14–21Drive 128.4 km
- Drive from Leopardstown to Kilkennycar 128.4 km
1h 23m€22–32Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Galloping Green to Westmoreland Streetbus E1 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 18m€15–20
Leopardstown to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leopardstown to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Leopardstown to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leopardstown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Torquay Road and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Kingston and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Leopardstown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Sandyford and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Leopardstown and Kilkenny is 132 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.
The best way to get from Leopardstown to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €13 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Leopardstown to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Leopardstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Leopardstown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Leopardstown to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €13 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Leopardstown, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- 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
- 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
Leopardstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Leopardstown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leopardstown to Kilkenny is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Leopardstown to Kilkenny.
There are 160+ hotels available in Kilkenny.



