Cities Near Kilkenny
Cities near Kilkenny, Ireland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tallaght, Luimneach, Cork. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kilkenny, Ireland is Tallaght, about 57 mi (91 km) away — roughly 1 hr 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallaght | 57 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Luimneach | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cork | 74 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gaillimh | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Craigavon | 129 mi / 207 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lisburn | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Newtownabbey | 149 mi / 240 km | 3 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bangor | 152 mi / 245 km | 3 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Swansea | 157 mi / 253 km | 3 hr 39 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Londonderry County Borough | 162 mi / 261 km | 3 hr 46 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Kilkenny
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tallaght, Luimneach, Cork, Gaillimh. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Kilkenny
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Craigavon, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Bangor, Swansea. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kilkenny include Tallaght, Luimneach, Cork, Gaillimh, Craigavon. The closest is Tallaght, about 57 miles (91 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Kilkenny
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Tallaght
- → Best time to visit Luimneach
- → Best time to visit Cork
- → Best time to visit Gaillimh
- → Best time to visit Craigavon
- → Best time to visit Lisburn
- → Best time to visit Newtownabbey
- → Best time to visit Bangor
- → Best time to visit Swansea
- → Best time to visit Londonderry County Borough