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

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin

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    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus bus 721
    5h 10m
    €30–43

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain train Ic / ...
    5h 33m
    €31–45

  3. Drive  174.7 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Tuamcar car 174.7 km
    2h 23m
    €31–45

  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 / ...
    6h 27m
    €38–52

  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 The G Hotelbus bus 844
    7h 59m
    €34–46

Kilkenny to Tuam by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 5h 33m.

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