Cork Airport

Cork Airport is located just over 160km south west of Kilkenny. Cork Airport is an international airport which handles over 2 million passengers a year travelling to over 50 destinations worldwide.

By Bus

Buses to Kilkenny leave from Cork City Centre. Bus Eireann has regular buses travelling from Cork Airport into the city centre where passengers can then continue on to Kilkenny.

Dublin Coach

Travelling from Cork to Kilkenny with Dublin Coach takes about two and a half hours. Dublin Coach travels from Cork to Dublin via Kilkenny every two hours departing from the St. Patrick’s Quay in Cork City with fares starting from €15 one-way. To see timetables and book tickets visit the Dublin Coach website. LINK TO

By Taxi

There are a number of taxi operators that offer a taxi service from Cork Airport to Kilkenny. Prices start from around €160 for a 4-seater. If you intend to travel to Kilkenny from Cork Airport it is important to note these fares are only on specific taxi services that offer this route and not necessarily from the taxi rank outside the airport. These services usually must be pre-booked in advance. A quick google search will show you some taxi companies offering this service and their terms and conditions.

By Rail

There is no direct railway service from Cork to Kilkenny. However, there are some options to take multiple trains in order to get to Kilkenny via rail. For more information or to book tickets visit the Irish Rail website.