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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cavan to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    4h 22m
    €30–45

  2. Bus, train via Longford

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    6h 17m
    €28–44

  3. Drive 177 km

    1. Drive from Cavan to Kilkennycar car 177 km
    2h 33m
    €30–44

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109X
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    5h 1m
    €30–46

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109X
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 3m
    €30–48

Cavan to Kilkenny by bus and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Cavan, Ulster, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 22m.

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