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

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clones to O'Connell St Upperbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    5h 17m

  2. Bus, train via Craigavon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jubilee Road to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    6h 24m
    €33–47

  3. Drive  205 km

    1. Drive from Clones to Kilkennycar car 205 km
    2h 51m
    €36–52

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Clones to O'Connell St Upperbus bus 180
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 19m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    7h 37m
    €33–49

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  • Distance: 274 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Clones to Kilkenny Stn via O'Connell St Upper and Burgh Quay in around 5h 17m.

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