The distance between Lahinch and Kilkenny is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lahinch to Kilkenny by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then The Regal Centre stop 331901 and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road.
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There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Kilkenny by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Lahinch and Kilkenny is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Lahinch and Kilkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Kilkenny is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Kilkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lahinch and Kilkenny. We recommend that you drive to Kilkenny. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahinch and Kilkenny. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Kilkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341, Colbert Station stop 635031 and The Regal Centre stop 331901. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Bus Eireann, Irish Rail, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Dublin Coach, Local Link Tipperary, Bernard Kavanagh & Sons and local link run regular bus services between Lahinch and Kilkenny. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahinch to Kilkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then The Regal Centre stop 331901 and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Lahinch and Kilkenny. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahinch to Kilkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 214km (133 miles) |
Bus via Ennis Station, stop 635341 | 5hrs | €26($26) | every 20 mins | 207km (128 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €40($40) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
Bus Eireann
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Dublin Coach
Local Link Tipperary
Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
The following major airports near Kilkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.