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How to get fromPortroe to Kilkennyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Portroe to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    4h 44m
    €33–45

  2. Drive 88.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portroe to Kilkennycar car 88.5 km
    1h 30m
    €15–22

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    6h 12m
    €29–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portroe to Kilkennytaxi taxi 88.5 km
    1h 30m
    €120–150

  5. Bus via Market Yard

    1. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus bus 838
    5h 11m
    €28–40

  6. Line 397 bus, bus, line 489 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nenagh to Thurlesbus bus 397 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles to Ballynontybus bus 896 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Storesbus bus 489
    5h 34m
    €17–27

Portroe to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Portroe to Kilkenny Stn via Nenagh and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 44m.

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