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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cong to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    6h 24m
    €25–39

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stnbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    7h 22m
    €44–64

  3. Drive 197.5 km

    1. Drive from Cong to Kilkennycar car 197.5 km
    2h 49m
    €34–48

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Claremorris to Airport Zone 11bus bus 721
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    7h 30m
    €33–52

Cong to Kilkenny by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Cong to Kilkenny via Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cong to Kilkenny Stn via Claremorris and Athlone Stn in around 7h 22m.

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