There are 3 ways to get from Louisburgh to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Westport to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 37m€62–81Drive 255.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Louisburgh to Kilkennycar 255.7 km
3h 31m€44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Westport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
9h 12m€65–91
Louisburgh to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisburgh to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Louisburgh to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisburgh to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Louisburgh and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Westport and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisburgh to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Louisburgh and Kilkenny is 317 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.
The best way to get from Louisburgh to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Louisburgh to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Louisburgh to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Westport station.
Louisburgh to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Louisburgh to Kilkenny is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Louisburgh, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Louisburgh to Kilkenny via Westport, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisburgh to Kilkenny Stn via Westport and Athlone Stn in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Westport to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Westport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €29–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Louisburgh to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Louisburgh to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisburgh to Kilkenny is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Louisburgh to Kilkenny.
There are 162+ hotels available in Kilkenny.