How to get fromKilkenny to Cavanby bus, car or train

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

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1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
4h 7m
€26–43
Drive 176.7 km
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Cavancar 176.7 km
2h 34m
€29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
4h 10m
€26–44
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Red Cow Luasbus 717
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
4h 17m
€37–53

Kilkenny to Cavan by bus and foot

63Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Cavan.

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Distance: 252.4 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Cavan Bus Station via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 4h 7m.

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Cavan, Ireland

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Things to do in Cavan

Finn McCools Fingers(Opens in a new window)

Finn McCools Fingers (or "Shantemon Stone Row") are a set of five standing stones on Shantemon mountain in County Cavan. The name is derived from the story that giant Celtic warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill lost a hand in battle. The stones are arranged in a south-east/north-west orientation.

Crom Estate(Opens in a new window)

The Crom Estate (pronounced crumb) is a nature reserve located in the south of County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, along the shores of Upper Lough Erne. It is one of three estates owned and managed by the National Trust in County Fermanagh, the others being Florence Court and Castle Coole mansions. The estate comprises 1350 acre, composed primarily of riparian forest. Some trees are so ancient that physical access is restricted.

Cloughoughter Castle(Opens in a new window)

Cloughoughter Castle is a ruined circular castle on a small island in Lough Oughter, 4 km east of the town of Killeshandra in County Cavan, Ireland.

Killykeen Forest Park(Opens in a new window)

Killykeen Forest Park straddling Lough Oughter is situated in County Cavan, Ireland approximately five miles from Cavan town. Responsibility for the upkeep of Killykeen is through the state's commercial forestry service Coillte together with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) where Lough Oughter and its associated loughs are protected under the EU Habitats Directive as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Special Protection Area (SPA) for wildlife and particularly wintering birds. The forest consists of mainly mixed woodland including Norway and Sitka spruce, Ash, Oak and Beech. The area is popular with anglers because of its location along Lough Oughter which is connected to thousands of hectares of lakeland complexes. Canoeing, biking and windsurfing are also popular activities at the park. Other Attractions include Cloughoughter Castle and Gartnanoul Court Tomb.

Places to stay in Cavan

Cavan Crystal Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

The Farnham Arms Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hotel Kilmore(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Holiday Home On Farnham Estate(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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