There are 6 ways to get from Bundoran to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train via Maynooth
best- Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Ic
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Kilkennytrain Re
7h 18m€32–60Bus via Enniskillen
cheapest- Take the bus from Astoria Road to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
8h 29m€20–25Bus
- Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin Busárasbus 30
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
7h 24m€37–68Drive 250.1 km
- Drive from Bundoran to Kilkennycar 250.1 km
3h 34m€44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
7h 33m€40–71Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
7h 43m€33–64
Bundoran to Kilkenny by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bundoran to Kilkenny is to bus via Enniskillen which costs €20 - €25 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bundoran to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bundoran to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Bundoran Centre and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Ballyshannon and George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Bundoran to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Kilkenny via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Bundoran and Kilkenny is 349 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.
The best way to get from Bundoran to Kilkenny without a car is to train via Maynooth which takes 7h 18m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Bundoran to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Bundoran to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballyshannon station.
Bundoran to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Bundoran to Kilkenny is to train via Maynooth which takes 7h 18m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Bundoran, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bundoran East to Kilkenny via Sligo Bus Stn, Sligo, Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, and Hazelhatch in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bundoran Centre to Kilkenny Stn via Ballyshannon, Dublin Busáras, and George's Quay in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €28–40
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Astoria Road to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Bundoran to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Bundoran to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bundoran to Kilkenny is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Bundoran to Kilkenny.
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