The distance between Dublin and Kilkenny is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenny by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kilkenny → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kilkenny MacDonagh.
Take the bus to MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Dublin to Kilkenny by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Dublin and Kilkenny is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Dublin and Kilkenny by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Kilkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dublin and Kilkenny. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dublin and Kilkenny with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 40m.
Irish Rail run train services between Dublin and Kilkenny. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Kilkenny. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dublin and Kilkenny with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 40m.
Dublin Coach and Eurobus run regular bus services between Dublin and Kilkenny. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Kilkenny. We recommend that you take the train to Kilkenny MacDonagh. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kilkenny is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 109km (68 miles) from Kilkenny. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dublin and Kilkenny. The distance is around 123km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenny is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 40m | €16($16) | every 4 hours | 130km (81 miles) |
Bus | 1h 40m | €14($14) | hourly | 123km (76 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €17($17) | on demand | 123km (77 miles) |
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Eurobus
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
The following major airports near Kilkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.