There are 4 ways to get from Avoca to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Woodenbridge to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 54m€11–17Train
- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 44m€22–33Drive 96 km
- Drive from Avoca to Kilkennycar 96 km
1h 21m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow W to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 45m€28–42
Avoca to Kilkenny by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avoca to Kilkenny is to bus and train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Avoca to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Avoca to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Avoca and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Arklow W and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Avoca to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Avoca and Kilkenny is 107 km. The road distance is 96 km.
The best way to get from Avoca to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 54m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Avoca to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Avoca to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow W station.
Avoca to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Avoca to Kilkenny is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Avoca, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Avoca to Kilkenny via Arklow W, Arklow, Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avoca to Kilkenny Stn via Arklow W, Custom Hse Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Bus from Woodenbridge to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Avoca to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Avoca to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avoca to Kilkenny is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Avoca to Kilkenny.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny.