There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to County Cavan by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Eden Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
4h 15m€23–33Drive 169.1 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to County Cavancar 169.1 km
2h 33m€29–41Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
4h 20m€24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
4h 23m€24–35
Kilkenny to County Cavan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to County Cavan is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny station to County Cavan. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station and arriving at Knocknagillagh via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Kilkenny and County Cavan is 227 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to County Cavan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Kilkenny to County Cavan, including transfers.
Kilkenny to County Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
Kilkenny to County Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to County Cavan is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kilkenny to County Cavan.
There are 110+ hotels available in County Cavan.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and County Cavan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Knocknagillagh via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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