There are 6 ways to get from Nenagh to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
3h 28m€23–31Drive 77.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nenagh to Kilkennycar 77.4 km
1h 19m€14–19Train
- Take the train from Nenagh to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 59m€20–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nenagh to Kilkennytaxi 77.4 km
1h 19m€110–140Bus via Market Yard
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus 838
3h 55m€18–26Line 397 bus, bus, line 489 bus
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Thurlesbus 397 / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles to Ballynontybus 896 / ...
- Take the bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Storesbus 489
4h 4m€14–24
Nenagh to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nenagh to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Nenagh to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Nenagh to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Nenagh to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Kilkenny via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Nenagh and Kilkenny is 145 km. The road distance is 77.4 km.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Nenagh to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Nenagh to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Nenagh station.
Nenagh to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Nenagh station.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Nenagh, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Nenagh to Kilkenny Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nenagh to Kilkenny via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Nenagh to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Nenagh to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
Bus from Thurles to Ballynonty
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles to Ballynonty
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
B Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 051 8500
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
Nenagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 67 33 186
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More Questions & Answers
Nenagh to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Nenagh to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nenagh to Kilkenny is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Nenagh to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.



