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

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There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    6h 22m
    €39–57

  2. Bus, train via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    7h 46m
    €44–67

  3. Drive 275.1 km

    1. Drive from Donegal to Kilkennycar car 275.1 km
    3h 53m
    €47–68

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    6h 56m
    €40–56

  5. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    7h 49m

Donegal to Kilkenny by bus and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 22m.

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