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How to get fromArklow to Kilkennyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Arklow to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Arklow W to Carlow Stationbus bus 800
    2. Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    3h 20m
    €9–14

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 44m
    €20–30

  3. Drive  91.3 km

    1. Drive from Arklow to Kilkennycar car 91.3 km
    1h 29m
    €16–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arklow to Kilkennytaxi taxi 91.3 km
    1h 29m
    €130–160

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    3h 48m
    €24–34

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 800
    2. Take the bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Storesbus bus 500
    4h 30m
    €11–17

Arklow to Kilkenny by bus and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a train from Arklow to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow to Kilkenny Stn via Custom Hse Quay and George's Quay in around 3h 48m.

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