There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 31m£24–36Bus, line 42 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Squarebus 42
5h 26mDrive 128.6 mi
- Drive from Kilkenny to Crossmaglencar 128.6 mi
2h 28m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
6h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen is to train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Crossmaglen Square via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Crossmaglen is 148 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen without a car is to bus and line 42 bus which takes 5h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Crossmaglen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Crossmaglen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 42 bus, which costs and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Crossmaglen Square via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–10
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £9–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Crossmaglen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Crossmaglen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Crossmaglen is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kilkenny to Crossmaglen.
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