There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Dungannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Dungannon Bus Stationbus X4
4h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
5h 36m£25–37Drive 160.3 mi
- Drive from Kilkenny to Dungannoncar 160.3 mi
3h 11m£40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Dungannon Bus Stationbus X4
5h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Dungannon is to train which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Dungannon is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Dungannon station. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Dungannon Bus Station via Red Cow Luas and Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Dungannon. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Dungannon is 172 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Dungannon without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Kilkenny to Dungannon, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Dungannon bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Dungannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Dungannon is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Dungannon, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Dungannon Bus Station via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Scotch Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Portadown, and Castle Street in around 5h 36m.
- 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 Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- 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
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Dungannon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Dungannon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Dungannon bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Dungannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Dungannon is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kilkenny to Dungannon.
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