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How to get fromMonaghan to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    4h 27m
    €30–46

  2. Bus, train via Dundalk

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 162
    2. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 26m
    €48–70

  3. Drive 226.9 km

    1. Drive from Monaghan to Kilkennycar car 226.9 km
    2h 58m
    €39–56

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan SC to O'Connell St Upperbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    4h 47m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 3m
    €31–45

Monaghan to Kilkenny by bus and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 27m.

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