There are 4 ways to get from Malahide to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Line 102 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Malahide Stn to Airport Zone 15bus 102
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 11m€14–23Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 20m€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 39m€15–20
Malahide to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 39m.
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 Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
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 20m.
The distance between Malahide and Kilkenny is 153 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Malahide to Kilkenny without a car is to line 102 bus and bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Malahide to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Malahide to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, 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 102 bus and bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €14 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Malahide, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Malahide Stn to Kilkenny Stn via Airport Zone 15, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 11m. 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
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Malahide Stn to Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Malahide to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Airport Zone 15 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.
There are 159+ hotels available in Kilkenny.