There are 4 ways to get from Portadown to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 30m€29–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
5h 23m€20–29Drive 247.5 km
- Drive from Portadown to Kilkennycar 247.5 km
2h 55m€46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Portadown to Droghedatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Drogheda Stn to Dublin Busárasbus 101
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
6h 5m€39–55
Portadown to Kilkenny by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portadown to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Portadown to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portadown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Castle Street and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Kenlis Street, Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Portadown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Portadown and Kilkenny is 272 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Portadown to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Portadown to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Portadown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Kenlis Street station.
Portadown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Portadown to Kilkenny is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Portadown, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portadown to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street to Kilkenny Stn via Kenlis Street, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Portadown to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Portadown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Portadown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portadown to Kilkenny is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Portadown to Kilkenny.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny.