There are 4 ways to get from Portmagee to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killarney Bus Stnbus 280
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
9h 11m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Kildaretrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
10h 21m€39–86Drive 266 km
- Drive from Portmagee to Kilkennycar 266 km
3h 31m€45–66Bus via Tralee
- Take the bus from Cahersiveen to MTU Kerry Northbus
- Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
9h 48m€52–72
Portmagee to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portmagee to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portmagee to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmagee to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Portmagee and arriving at Ormonde Road via Cahersiveen, Killarney Bus Stn and Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portmagee to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Portmagee and Kilkenny is 336 km. The road distance is 266 km.
The best way to get from Portmagee to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Portmagee to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Portmagee to Kilkenny bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, depart from Cahersiveen station.
Portmagee to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Portmagee to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Portmagee, IE-KY, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portmagee to Ormonde Road via Cahersiveen, Killarney Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Andersn's Quay in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmagee to Kilkenny via Cahersiveen, Killorglin, Tralee Bus Station, Tralee, and Kildare in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €24–35
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Cahersiveen to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from MTU Kerry North to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cahersiveen to MTU Kerry North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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More Questions & Answers
Portmagee to Kilkenny bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Portmagee to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmagee to Kilkenny is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Portmagee to Kilkenny.
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