There are 4 ways to get from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
4h 35m€28–40Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 40m€20–28Drive 108.8 km
- Drive from Clonmacnoise to Kilkennycar 108.8 km
1h 34m€20–28Bus via Roscrea
- Take the bus from Clonmacnoise to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus 838
5h 37m€25–34
Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Clonmacnoise and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Clonmacnoise and Kilkenny is 170 km. The road distance is 108.8 km.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Clonmacnoise, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny via Athlone Stn, Athlone, and Kildare in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Clonmacnoise to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Clonmacnoise to Kilkenny.
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