There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Avoca by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Woodenbridgebus 800
3h 56m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 44m€23–33Drive 96.1 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Avocacar 96.1 km
1h 21m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Wbus 2
5h 11m€26–38
Kilkenny to Avoca by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Avoca is to train and bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Avoca is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Avoca. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Avoca via Dublin Busáras and Arklow W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Avoca. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Avoca is 107 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Avoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kilkenny to Avoca, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Avoca bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Avoca train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Avoca is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Avoca, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Avoca via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Arklow, and Arklow W in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Avoca via Eden Quay, Dublin Busáras, and Arklow W in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Bus from Carlow Stn to Woodenbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Avoca bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Kilkenny to Avoca train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Avoca is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kilkenny to Avoca.
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