What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Cavan?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Cavan is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Cavan?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Cavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny station to Cavan station. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station and arriving at Cavan Bus Station via Red Cow Luas and Dublin Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Cavan?

The distance between Kilkenny and Cavan is 260 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to Cavan without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Cavan without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €25 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to Cavan?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Kilkenny to Cavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Cavan bus from?

Kilkenny to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Cavan bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Cavan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Cavan is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kilkenny to Cavan.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 99+ hotels available in Cavan.

Kilkenny to Cavan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
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
Drive 176.7 km
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Cavancar 176.7 km
2h 34m
€30–43
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 109X
4h 43m
€27–37

Kilkenny to Cavan by train, tram, and bus

48Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Cavan.

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Distance: 260.1 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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 Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 17m.

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