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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    7h 35m
    €52–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    8h 57m
    €33–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    8h 22m
    €51–181

  4. Drive  344.6 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Kilkennycar car 344.6 km
    4h 23m
    €63–91

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine 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 58m
    €53–77

Portrush to Kilkenny by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Portrush to Kilkenny via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Kilkenny Stn via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and George's Quay in around 8h 57m.

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