What is the cheapest way to get from Newry to Kilkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €16 - €21 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newry to Kilkenny?

The fastest way to get from Newry to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Newry and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct train from Newry to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Newry and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Newry to Kilkenny?

The distance between Newry and Kilkenny is 232 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

How do I travel from Newry to Kilkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Newry to Kilkenny without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 3h 43m and costs €16 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Newry to Kilkenny?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Newry to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Kilkenny bus from?

Newry to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newry to Kilkenny train from?

Newry to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newry station.

Train or bus from Newry to Kilkenny?

The best way to get from Newry to Kilkenny is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 3h 43m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Newry to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Newry to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Where does the Newry to Kilkenny train arrive?

Newry to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Newry to Kilkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Kilkenny is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Newry to Kilkenny.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 154+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Newry to Kilkenny - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newry to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 43m
€16–25
Train
1. Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 8m
€27–40
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Newry to Kilkennycar 216.5 km
2h 32m
€40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 26m
€16–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 28m
€16–23

Newry to Kilkenny by bus

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Distance: 232.5 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newry to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 8m.

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