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How to get fromKilkenny to Ross Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ross Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    6h 28m
    €31–44

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    6h 48m
    €31–46

  3. Drive  191.9 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Ross Castlecar car 191.9 km
    2h 32m
    €34–48

Kilkenny to Ross Castle by bus and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Ross Castle via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Ross Castle via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 6h 48m.

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