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How to get from Thurles to Kilkenny by bus?

From Thurles to Kilkenny by bus

To get from Thurles to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 850 bus from Thurles Train Station Car Park station to Abbey Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 735 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Red Cow Luas station to Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 850850
Bus - 735735
Bus - 600600
Walk to Kilkenny
Leaves from Thurles Train Station Car Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Athlone Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Street
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abbey Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 735735
    Wait for bus
    735
    Dublin Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Red Cow Luas
    ID 11058
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Cow Luas
    ID 11056
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10326
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thurles to Kilkenny by bus, light rail and train

To get from Thurles to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Thurles station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 600 bus from Red Cow Luas station to Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 600600
Walk to Kilkenny
Leaves from Thurles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Red Cow
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Cow Luas
    ID 11056
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10326
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thurles to Kilkenny

The distance between Thurles, Ireland and Kilkenny, Ireland is approximately 271.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 281 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thurles to Kilkenny by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thurles

Thurles is located at Thurles, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Thurles Train Station Car Park.

Train stations close to Thurles:

  • Thurles

Bus stations close to Thurles:

  • Thurles Train Station Car Park
  • Thurles Station
  • Liberty Square

Public transit stations close to Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny is located at Kilkenny, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Macdonagh Station.

Train stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny (Macdonagh)

Bus stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Macdonagh Station
  • Kilkenny, Macdonagh Station
  • Kilkenny Macdonagh Station

From Thurles to Kilkenny by bus, light rail and train

To get from Thurles to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Thurles station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 600 bus from Red Cow Luas station to Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 600600
Walk to Kilkenny
Leaves from Thurles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Red Cow
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Cow Luas
    ID 11056
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10326
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thurles to Kilkenny?

    The fastest way takes 281 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line 735, Bus line 600.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thurles to Kilkenny?

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RED, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thurles and Kilkenny in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thurles to Kilkenny in Ireland?

    The 850 bus line goes from Thurles Train Station Car Park station near Thurles to Athlone Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Athlone Station station near Kilkenny in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Thurles to Kilkenny in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Thurles and Kilkenny in Ireland by bus is about 4 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thurles to get to Kilkenny in Ireland?

    Get on the 850 bus from the Thurles Train Station Car Park stop near Thurles in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thurles and Kilkenny in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Athlone Station stop, which is closest to Kilkenny in Ireland.

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