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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    5h 45m
    €34–48

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 53m
    €31–45

  3. Drive  225.4 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Kilkennycar car 225.4 km
    3h 13m
    €41–59

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    5h 56m
    €37–52

Sligo to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 53m.

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