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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilkenny to Doolin by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 5m
    €45–67

  2. Drive  181.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Doolincar car 181.3 km
    2h 50m
    €32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 22m
    €39–57

  4. 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
    3. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 22m
    €44–65

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 42m
    €48–67

  6. Train, bus via Limerick

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 42m
    €40–58

Kilkenny to Doolin by bus

Calendar57Weekly Buses
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Doolin via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert, and Ennis Station in around 7h 5m.

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