There are 4 ways to get from Malahide to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 42 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Malahide Stn to Talbot St Eastbus 42 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 25m€13–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 33m€15–23Drive 141.7 km
- Drive from Malahide to Kilkennycar 141.7 km
1h 33m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from St James's Terrace to Abbey St Lowerbus H2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 38m€15–20
Malahide to Kilkenny by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Kilkenny is to line 42 bus and bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Malahide to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Malahide to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Malahide Stn and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Malahide and Kilkenny is 145 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Malahide to Kilkenny without a car is to line 42 bus and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Malahide to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Malahide to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Malahide Stn station.
Malahide to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Malahide to Kilkenny is to line 42 bus and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Malahide, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Malahide Stn to Kilkenny Stn via Talbot St East and George's Quay in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 4 hours. 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Malahide Stn to Talbot St East
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from St James's Terrace to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Malahide to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Talbot St East station.
Malahide to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malahide to Kilkenny is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Malahide to Kilkenny.
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