There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Cong by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 49m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
7h 13m€45–62Drive 197.7 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Congcar 197.7 km
2h 50m€34–49Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
7h 14m€33–47
Kilkenny to Cong by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Cong is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Cong is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Cong. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Cong via Athlone Stn and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Cong. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Cong is 288 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Cong without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Kilkenny to Cong, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Cong bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Cong is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Cong, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Cong via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris Stn in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cong via Athlone Stn and Claremorris in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Cong bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Cong is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Kilkenny to Cong.
There are 133+ hotels available in Cong.