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How to get fromArmagh to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Armagh to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Southern Regional College Armagh to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    4h 3m
    €16–25

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 9m
    €33–47

  3. Drive  238.6 km

    1. Drive from Armagh to Kilkennycar car 238.6 km
    2h 55m
    €44–63

  4. Bus via Castleblayney

    1. Take the bus from Armagh Bus Station to Hanratty's Pubbus bus 69b
    2. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Busárasbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    6h 24m
    €33–45

Armagh to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Armagh, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Southern Regional College Armagh to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armagh Bus Station to Kilkenny via Portadown Train Station [bus stop], Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 9m.

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