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

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

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  1. Train, line 547 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Ballinasloetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumnabus bus 547
    5h 2m
    €18–27

  2. Drive  94.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Portumnacar car 94.8 km
    1h 29m
    €17–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenaghbus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portumnabus bus 322
    5h 57m
    €29–41

  4. Bus via Market Yard

    1. Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 838
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenaghbus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portumnabus bus 322
    6h 14m
    €25–36

  5. Line 397 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Nenaghbus bus 397 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portumnabus bus 322
    6h 27m
    €21–33

Kilkenny to Portumna by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portumna via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Nenagh in around 5h 57m.

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