There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Bennettsbridgebus 73
6h 16m€39–52Train, bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 717
6h 31m€32–46Drive 235.6 km
- Drive from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region)car 235.6 km
3h 19m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Roadbus 717
6h 33m€36–51Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
7h 10m€34–51
Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) is to train and bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Danesfort via Heuston Station and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Sligo and Kilkenny (Region) is 293 km. The road distance is 235.6 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Danesfort via Heuston Station, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Danesfort via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, and Kilkenny in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
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 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Bennettsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €30–40
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Kilkenny (Region) is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Sligo to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 151+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).



