There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Bundoran by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Ballyshannonbus 30
6h 51m€38–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain Ic
7h 14m€34–62Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Bundorancar 250.2 km
3h 34m€44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
7h 20m€41–69
Kilkenny to Bundoran by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Bundoran is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Bundoran is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Bundoran. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Bundoran Centre via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 12 and Ballyshannon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Bundoran. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Sligo via Kildare and Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Bundoran is 355 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Bundoran without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kilkenny to Bundoran, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Bundoran bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Bundoran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Bundoran is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Bundoran, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bundoran Centre via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 12, and Ballyshannon in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Bundoran East via Kildare, Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, Maynooth, Sligo, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Maynooth to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Ballyshannon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €28–40
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Bundoran bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Bundoran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Bundoran is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Kilkenny to Bundoran.
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