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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Clara is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Clara is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €15 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Clara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station station and arriving at Clara. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Clara. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Clara via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Clara?

The distance between Kilkenny and Clara is 121 km. The road distance is 91.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Clara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €12 - €19.

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

The bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Clara takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Clara bus from?

Kilkenny to Clara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Clara train from?

Kilkenny to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Clara?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Clara is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Clara bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Clara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Clara station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Clara train arrive?

Kilkenny to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Clara is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Kilkenny to Clara.

Where can I stay near Clara?

There are 71+ hotels available in Clara.

Kilkenny to Clara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Clara by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Clara73
2h 24m
€12–19
Train
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to KildareRe
2. Take the train from Portarlington to ClaraIc / ...
3h 10m
€15–23
Drive 91.3 km
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Clara91.3 km
1h 19m
€16–22

Kilkenny to Clara by bus

13Weekly Buses

2h 24mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Clara.

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Distance: 120.7 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Clara twice daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Clara via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 10m.

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