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There are 7 ways to get from Roscrea to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    2h 58m
    €23–30

  2. Drive  59.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roscrea to Kilkennycar car 59.2 km
    52 min
    €11–16

  3. Line 834 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise Stnbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    3h 38m
    €18–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roscrea to Kilkennytaxi taxi 59.2 km
    52 min
    €95–120

  5. Bus via Market Yard

    1. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus bus 838
    3h 25m
    €18–25

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Urlingfordbus bus 812
    2. Take the bus from Urlingford to Kilkenny - Dunnes Storesbus bus 491
    3h 41m
    €14–18

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Roscrea to Ballybrophytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Ballybrophy to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    4. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 27m
    €18–27

Roscrea to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Kilkenny Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roscrea to Kilkenny via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 4h 27m.

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