There are 4 ways to get from Palmerstown 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 42m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 2m€14–20Drive 120.6 km
- Drive from Palmerstown to Kilkennycar 120.6 km
1h 15m€22–31Line 80 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palmerstown R148 to Hawkins Streetbus 51D / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 12m€15–20
Palmerstown to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palmerstown to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Palmerstown to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmerstown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Palmerstown R148 and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Palmerstown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Palmerstown and Kilkenny is 133 km. The road distance is 120.6 km.
The best way to get from Palmerstown to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Palmerstown to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Palmerstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Heuston Station.
Palmerstown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Palmerstown to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Palmerstown, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Palmerstown R148 to Hawkins Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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
Palmerstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Palmerstown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerstown to Kilkenny is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Palmerstown to Kilkenny.
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