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

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kells to Parnell Sq Eastbus bus 109X
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    3h 54m
    €27–36

  2. Drive  140.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kells to Kilkennycar car 140.3 km
    2h 27m
    €25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Broadstonebus bus 109X
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 15m
    €28–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    4h 14m
    €26–35

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    4h 30m
    €28–38

  6. Bus, train via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 44m
    €28–40

Kells to Kilkenny by bus and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Kells to Kilkenny Stn via Parnell Sq East and George's Quay in around 3h 54m.

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