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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2h 31m
    €15–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Busáras to Portmarnock Villagebus bus 32X / ...
    2h 43m
    €13–17

  3. Drive  140.2 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Portmarnockcar car 140.2 km
    1h 31m
    €25–36

  4. Bus via Bachelors Walk

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Villagebus bus H2
    2h 51m
    €15–20

Kilkenny to Portmarnock by train, tram, and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portmarnock Village via Custom Hse Quay and Busáras in around 2h 43m.

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