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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Monaghan 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 Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    4h 12m
    €30–46

  2. Train, bus via Craigavon

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 270 / ...
    5h 53m

  3. Drive 225.6 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Monaghancar car 225.6 km
    2h 56m
    €39–56

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    4h 41m
    €31–44

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Monaghan SCbus bus 180 / ...
    5h 7m

Kilkenny to Monaghan by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 255.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 12m.

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