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How to get fromKilkenny to County Clareby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to County Clare by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    4h 52m
    €23–34

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    5h 28m
    €26–38

  3. Drive  149.6 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to County Clarecar car 149.6 km
    2h 8m
    €27–38

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    4h 55m
    €31–47

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    5h 16m
    €30–45

Kilkenny to County Clare by bus and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ennis via Kildare and Limerick in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ennis Station via Clonmel Showgs and Limerick Colbert in around 4h 55m.

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