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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Kilrush by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus 336
    6h 37m
    €35–66

  2. Bus via Thurles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Aldi Kilrushbus bus 335
    9h 19m
    €26–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus 336
    7h 18m
    €32–60

  4. Drive  188.8 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Kilrushcar car 188.8 km
    2h 42m
    €33–47

Kilkenny to Kilrush by bus

Calendar57Weekly Buses
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 222.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Kilrush via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert, and Ennis Station in around 6h 37m.

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