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How to get from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny in Ireland, take the 782 bus from Dublin Airport T1 station to Heuston Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 782782
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Kilkenny
Leaves from Dublin Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport T1
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Dublin Airport T1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4425
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilkenny (Macdonagh)
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 783, 26 and RAIL

To get from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 783 bus from Dublin Airport T1 station to Aston Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 26 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 783783
Bus - 2626
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Kilkenny
Leaves from Dublin Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport T1
    ID 3665
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Terenure Road West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 325
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westmoreland Street
    ID 317
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Liffey Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 7078
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilkenny (Macdonagh)
    92 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny

The distance between Dublin Airport, Ireland and Kilkenny, Ireland is approximately 148.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is located at Dublin Airport (DUB), Dublin, Ireland, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Dublin Airport T1.

Bus stations close to Dublin Airport:

  • Dublin Airport T1
  • Dublin Airport
  • Dublin Airport Zone 11

Public transit stations close to Kilkenny, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny (Macdonagh)

Bus stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny, Macdonagh Station
  • Macdonagh Station
  • Mcdonagh Junction

Alternative route by bus and train via 783, 26 and RAIL

To get from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 783 bus from Dublin Airport T1 station to Aston Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 26 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 783783
Bus - 2626
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Kilkenny
Leaves from Dublin Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport T1
    ID 3665
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Terenure Road West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 325
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westmoreland Street
    ID 317
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Liffey Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 7078
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilkenny (Macdonagh)
    92 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 782, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 783, Bus line 26, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin Airport and Kilkenny?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny?

    The 782 bus line goes from Dublin Airport T1 station near Dublin Airport in Airport to Dublin Airport T1 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dublin Airport T1 station near Kilkenny in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin Airport to Kilkenny by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dublin Airport in Airport and Kilkenny in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dublin Airport to get to Kilkenny?

    Get on the 782 bus from the Dublin Airport T1 stop near Dublin Airport in Airport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dublin Airport and Kilkenny?

    Get off the bus at the Dublin Airport T1 station, which is closest to Kilkenny in Ireland.

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