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How to get fromKilkenny to Arklowby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow Wbus bus 800
    3h 8m
    €10–14

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic
    4h 31m
    €21–29

  3. Drive  91.3 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Arklowcar car 91.3 km
    1h 29m
    €16–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Arklowtaxi taxi 91.3 km
    1h 29m
    €130–160

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus bus 2
    3h 51m
    €24–34

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Arklow Stnbus bus 800
    5h
    €12–17

Kilkenny to Arklow by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Arklow via Custom Hse Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 51m.

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