Kilkenny is located in the southeast of Ireland. It is relatively close to Cork and Rosslare for sea access. Dublin, Cork, and Shannon airports are all within a few hours’ drive. Kilkenny is also served by the Dublin-Waterford rail line, with stations at Kilkenny and Thomastown.
Kilkenny Bus Services
Bus Éireann provide services to County Kilkenny from Dublin and Waterford. For further information on bus services telephone +353 (0)1 836-6111 or visit www.buseireann.ie.
Kilkenny Rail Services
The Dublin / Waterford line serves County Kilkenny with stations at Kilkenny City and Thomastown. For further information on rail services telephone +353 (0)1 836-6222 or visit www.irishrail.ie.
Ferry
The nearest port to Kilkenny is at Rosslare. For details regarding other Irish ferryports, see our Irish Ferryport Guide.
Airports
The nearest major airports to Kilkenny are Shannon Airport and Dublin Airport.
Driving Distances from Kilkenny City
| Kilometres | Miles | |
| Athlone | 126 | 79 |
| Belfast | 284 | 177 |
| Cork | 148 | 92 |
| Derry | 335 | 209 |
| Donegal | 309 | 193 |
| Dublin | 117 | 73 |
| Dundalk | 198 | 124 |
| Galway | 172 | 107 |
| Killarney | 198 | 124 |
| Limerick | 113 | 71 |
| Portlaoise | 51 | 32 |
| Roscommon | 158 | 99 |
| Rosslare Europort | 100 | 63 |
| Shannon Airport | 137 | 86 |
| Sligo | 245 | 153 |
| Waterford | 48 | 30 |
| Wexford | 80 | 50 |
| Wicklow | 124 | 78 |