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How to get fromLisburn to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lisburn to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    4h 33m
    €16–25

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 12m
    €33–49

  3. Drive  264.4 km

    1. Drive from Lisburn to Kilkennycar car 264.4 km
    3h 2m
    €49–70

  4. Bus via Belfast Great Central

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    6h 18m
    €40–166

Lisburn to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar133Weekly Buses
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Lisburn, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisburn to Kilkenny via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 12m.

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