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How to get fromKilkenny to Donegalby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 17m
    €38–61

  2. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    7h 57m

  3. Drive 273.7 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Donegalcar car 273.7 km
    3h 56m
    €47–68

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 41m
    €40–58

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 42m
    €39–57

Kilkenny to Donegal by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 370.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Donegal via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 17m.

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