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How to get fromKilkenny to Roscreaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kilkenny to Roscrea by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 735
    2h 47m
    €22–30

  2. Drive 59.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Roscreacar car 59.2 km
    52 min
    €10–15

  3. Train, line 834 bus

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Roscrea Cstl Stbus bus 834
    3h 32m
    €17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Roscreataxi taxi 59.2 km
    52 min
    €95–120

  5. 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 Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 735
    3h 4m
    €18–25

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Urlingfordbus bus 491
    2. Take the bus from Urlingford to Roscrea Cstl Stbus bus 812
    3h 50m
    €14–19

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 12m
    €17–26

Kilkenny to Roscrea by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Roscrea Aby St via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Roscrea via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 12m.

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