There are 4 ways to get from Clifden to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus 923
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 45m€34–56Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus 923
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
7h 6m€43–70Drive 238.8 km
- Drive from Clifden to Kilkennycar 238.8 km
3h 16m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus 923
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
7h 16m€40–65
Clifden to Kilkenny by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clifden to Kilkenny is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Clifden to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifden to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Clifden and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Galway Coach Stn and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Clifden and Kilkenny is 324 km. The road distance is 238.8 km.
The best way to get from Clifden to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 45m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Clifden to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Clifden to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifden to Kilkenny is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Clifden to Kilkenny.
There are 157+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Clifden, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clifden to Kilkenny Stn via Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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