Travelling To Kilkenny Ireland
Getting to Kilkenny
Kilkenny is situated in the South East of Ireland and with motorway to take you to the outskirts of the City, it couldn’t be easier to get here – only a 90 minute drive from Dublin. You’ll find the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel situated right in the heart of this medieval City with Kilkenny Castle and the City’s key attractions on your doorstep and just a few minutes’ stroll away.
And what a City…. Kilkenny seems to find the perfect balance between ancient history and 21st century cosmopolitanism. Built on the banks of the beautiful River Nore, it’s home to the iconic Kilkenny Castle and boasts some of Ireland’s best medieval heritage along the Medieval Mile but it’s also got cute cafés, tempting boutiques and craft studios alongside the vibrant urban buzz of chic restaurants bars and theatres. Add to this the scattering of picture-perfect towns and villages strung about the River Nore as it flows out of the City and one minute you’re strolling and soaking up the buzz of the city, the next, you’re biking, hiking or driving; exploring the rolling countryside of the county
What they say about Kilkenny
2,000 Years of History
Voted No 1 Friendliest City in Europe by Condé Nast Traveller
Named as one of Ireland's top attractions by Lonely Planet
More than 15 Festivals every year including the famous Cat Laughs Comedy Festival and Kilkenny Arts Festival
How to Get here
By Car: From Dublin Airport just 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive away with motorway to take you right to the outskirts of the City. And when you arrive you’ll find secure city centre car parking at the Ormonde multi storey car park immediately in front of the hotel; where guests avail of special discounted rates.
By Bus: Regular Bus Eireann and JJ Kavanagh & Sons bus services operate from both Dublin Airport and Dublin City. Dublin Coach operate a Waterford Kilkenny Dublin Bus Service (Connection to Dublin Airport)
Rail Services ; Take the train straight to the heart of Kilkenny City from Dublin. Kilkenny is served by Irish Rail’s Dublin (Heuston) to Waterford train route with regular services to Kilkenny Train Station (MacDonagh) throughout the day, 7 days a week. This train route also serves key towns around the county.
By Air:
Dublin Airport is less than 1 hour 30 mins and 85 miles from Kilkenny City
Cork Airport is 100 miles approximately mainly via motorway takes 1 hour 50 mins
By Ferry: Rosslare Europort via Irish Ferries serves Pembroke and Stena Line to Fishguard. Dublin Port to Holyhead via Stena Line and Irish Ferries
Car Hire:
Irish Car Rentals, Dublin Airport, Dublin City, Cork Airport, Waterford and more.
Tel: +353 1 844 1944 E-Mail: rent@irishcarrentals.com Web: www.irishcarrentals.com
Chauffeur Drive: Kavanagh's Chauffeur Service,
Tel: 056 7724888 / 087 2610959 Email: info@kavanaghcars.ie Web: www.kavanaghcars.ie
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