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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4h 57m
    €23–34

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    4h 59m
    €31–44

  3. Drive  163.2 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to NUIGcar car 163.2 km
    2h 22m
    €29–42

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    5h 17m
    €32–44

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 838
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus bus 823
    3. Take the bus from Birr to University Southbus bus 844
    6h 45m
    €28–38

Kilkenny to NUIG by train and foot

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Kilkenny to NUIG via Kildare, Portarlington, and Galway in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to NUIG via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Stn in around 4h 59m.

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