There are 4 ways to get from Swords to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 53m€14–23Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 15m€16–23Drive 138.6 km
- Drive from Swords to Kilkennycar 138.6 km
1h 30m€24–34Line 41 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 43m€15–20
Swords to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Kilkenny is to line 41 bus and bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Kilkenny via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Swords and Kilkenny is 142 km. The road distance is 138.6 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Swords to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Swords to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Swords to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €14 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny hourly. 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
- Hourly
- 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 Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Swords to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Swords to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Kilkenny is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Swords to Kilkenny.
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