Plan Visit

Plan Visit

Fancy a day trip? Coming to Kilkenomics for a day of engaging debate and comedy couldn’t be easier, and cheaper, thanks to the array of transport links to Kilkenny. For young adults and students, single train tickets from Dublin only cost €5.80 or €11.60 for a return. Route 600 from Busaras and Red Cow is every 2 hours. The tickets are only 24 euros return for the day, or 12 euros if you have a young adult or student leap card. The last bus leaves Kilkenny at 21:45. The bus tickets run every two hours and tickets can be purchased here. The trains run hourly from 7 am until 6 pm and tickets can be purchased here.

There’s nowhere quite like Kilkenny. Recognised as the cultural and heritage capital of Ireland, Kilkenny blends meandering medieval streets and stunning natural scenery in a visitor experience that can be enjoyed again and again.

There’s so much to do once you’ve planned your festival shows. From the imposing majesty of Kilkenny Castle to the picturesque idyll of Inistioge village, gourmet dining to golf, shopping to family activities, you’ll be inundated with options to complete your visit to the Marble City!

Kilkenny is easily accessible from all major Irish airport and ferry ports, with Dublin an easy 1 hour and 20 minutes drive on the M9 motorway. Alternatively you can catch one of the regular trains or buses from any of the major urban centres. For full details, check out our Location page.

For more Kilkenny tourism information including accommodation, activities, events, heritage and food, simply visit Kilkenny Tourism or or Visit Kilkenny below.