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How to get fromLondonderry to Kilkennyby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    6h 50m
    €14–18

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    7h 51m
    €51–74

  3. Drive  305.4 km

    1. Drive from Londonderry to Kilkennycar car 305.4 km
    4h 13m
    €56–81

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LDY - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 38m
    €96–385

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    7h 27m
    €33–45

Londonderry to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from North West Transport Hub to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Busaras Bus Station and George's Quay in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Londonderry to Kilkenny via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 51m.

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