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How to get fromCounty Meath to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Johnstown Centre to Irish Lifebus bus Nx
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    3h 35m
    €24–33

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Navan to Irish Lifebus bus Nx
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 12m
    €27–39

  3. Drive  152.4 km

    1. Drive from County Meath to Kilkennycar car 152.4 km
    1h 49m
    €27–39

  4. Bus via Navan

    1. Take the bus from Navan to Irish Lifebus bus Nx
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    3h 55m
    €27–37

County Meath to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Johnstown Centre to Kilkenny Stn via Irish Life and George's Quay in around 3h 35m.

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