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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Tara Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    3h 34m
    €16–22

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    3h 36m
    €22–33

  3. Drive  159.6 km

    1. Drive from Drogheda to Kilkennycar car 159.6 km
    1h 59m
    €28–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to N Wall Quaybus bus 100X
    2. Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    3h 37m
    €23–34

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Stbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    3h 47m
    €21–26

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Hospital to Dublin Busárasbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 57m
    €27–39

Drogheda to Kilkenny by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Drogheda to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Kilkenny Stn via N Wall Quay in around 3h 37m.

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