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

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    6h 39m
    €45–65

  2. Drive  178.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Doolin to Kilkennycar car 178.2 km
    2h 54m
    €32–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    7h 2m
    €39–54

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Carrick-on-Suirbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carrick-on-Suir to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 891
    7h 36m

  5. Bus, train via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    7h 46m
    €41–59

  6. Bus, train via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    7h 46m
    €48–68

Doolin to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Doolin to Kilkenny Stn via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis Frs Walk, and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 39m.

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