There are 4 ways to get from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Line 343 bus, bus, line 891 bus
best- Take the bus from Aidan Park to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suirbus 55
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Suir to Danesfortbus 891
5h 14m€31–44Drive 131.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region)car 131.4 km
1h 57m€23–32Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 41m€46–66Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
5h 53m€33–46
Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Aidan Park and arriving at Danesfort via Limerick Colbert and Carrick-on-Suir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Shannon and Kilkenny (Region) is 157 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to line 343 bus and bus and line 891 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Aidan Park station.
Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) is to line 343 bus and bus and line 891 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Aidan Park to Danesfort via Limerick Colbert and Carrick-on-Suir in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aidan Park to Danesfort via William Street, Up G Griffin St, Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Kildare, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, and Kilkenny in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Aidan Park to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Shannon Town Centre to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Carrick-on-Suir to Danesfort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon to Kilkenny (Region) is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Shannon to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 166+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).



