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

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There are 6 ways to get from County Westmeath to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Clara to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    3h 15m
    €51–65

  2. Drive 109.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Westmeath to Kilkennycar car 109.8 km
    1h 33m
    €19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stnbus bus 819
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    4h 57m
    €38–53

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stnbus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 59m
    €30–41

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Heuston Stationbus bus 115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    5h 39m
    €38–54

  6. Bus via Portlaoise

    1. Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus bus 10062 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus bus 838
    6h 16m
    €24–36

County Westmeath to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Westmeath to Kilkenny via Clara and Kildare in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loughnavalley to Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn in around 4h 57m.

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