There are 4 ways to get from County Cavan 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
best- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
4h 28m€30–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 58m€32–46Drive 169.1 km
- Drive from County Cavan to Kilkennycar 169.1 km
2h 33m€30–43Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to O'Connell St Upperbus 109X
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 36m€32–44
County Cavan to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Cavan to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from County Cavan to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from County Cavan to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Knocknagillagh and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between County Cavan and Kilkenny is 228 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.
The best way to get from County Cavan to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from County Cavan to Kilkenny, including transfers.
County Cavan to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knocknagillagh station.
County Cavan to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Cavan to Kilkenny is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from County Cavan to Kilkenny.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between County Cavan, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knocknagillagh to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Knocknagillagh to O'Connell St Upper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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