How to Travel from
Kilkenny to County Clare
by Route or Car
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Kilkenny, Irish → County Clare, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kilkenny to County Clare
Composite routes from Kilkenny to County Clare
Cheapest
1 h 56 min
Car
169 km.
from $9
Other
4 h 26 min
117 km.
from $54.98
4 h 28 min
Bus, Train
118 km.
from $35.37
5 h 27 min
118 km.
from $50.22
5 h 12 min
118 km.
from $5.43
Route Navigator Kilkenny - County Clare
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68 м
68 м
Turn right
32 м
32 м
Turn right
87 м
87 м
Turn left onto Market Yard
Market Yard, 101 м
101 м
Turn right onto Parliament Street
Parliament Street, 77 м
77 м
Turn left onto New Building Lane
New Building Lane, 263 м
263 м
Turn right onto Black Mill Street
Black Mill Street, 161 м
161 м
Turn right onto Dominic Street
Dominic Street, 49 м
49 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Butts Green
Butts Green, 271 м
271 м
Turn left onto Lord Edward Street
Lord Edward Street, 7 km 569 м
7 km 569 м
Turn right
6 km 528 м
6 km 528 м
Turn right
8 km 744 м
8 km 744 м
Turn left onto R693
1 km 921 м
1 km 921 м
Turn left onto R693
4 km 54 м
4 km 54 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto R693
1 km 731 м
1 km 731 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
11 km 563 м
11 km 563 м
Keep left and take N75 toward Thurles, Twomileborris
Thurles, Twomileborris, N75, 1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto N75
239 м
239 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto N75
8 km 632 м
8 km 632 м
Turn right onto Liberty Square
Liberty Square, 40 м
40 м
Turn slight left onto Parnell Street
Parnell Street, 1 km 994 м
1 km 994 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tipperary Institute Roundabout
Tipperary Institute Roundabout, 1 km 487 м
1 km 487 м
Turn left onto R503
53 km 935 м
53 km 935 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Mackey Roundabout
The Mackey Roundabout, 30 km 91 м
30 km 91 м
Keep right onto M18
13 km 652 м
13 km 652 м
Keep left and take N85 toward Ennis (centre), Ennistimon, Kilrush
Ennis (centre), Ennistimon, Kilrush, N85, 377 м
377 м
Keep left toward N85
N85, 1 km 192 м
1 km 192 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ennis Western Relief Road
Ennis Western Relief Road, 1 km 462 м
1 km 462 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ennis Western Relief Road
Ennis Western Relief Road, 1 km 249 м
1 km 249 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ennis Western Relief Road
Ennis Western Relief Road, 348 м
348 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Kilrush Road
Kilrush Road, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Turn sharp left onto Cahercalla Road
Cahercalla Road, 447 м
447 м
Turn left onto Cahercalla Hospital
Cahercalla Hospital, 109 м
109 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Kildare to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$21.74
Train from Limerick to Ennis
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.70
Bus operators
Expressway
Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Clonmel Kickham Barracks to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Clonmel Kickham Barracks to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Dublin Coach
Phone:
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email:
info@dublincoach.ie
Website:
dublincoach.ie/
Bus from UL Student Centre to Ennis
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to County
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
Local Link Tipperary
Phone:
076-106-6140
Email:
tipperary@locallink.ie
Website:
locallinktipperary.ie/
Bus from Thurles to UL
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to County Clare?
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to County Clare is to bus and train which costs $27.17 - $43.48 and takes 4h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Clare?
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Clare is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and County Clare?
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to County Clare station. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Ennis Station via Clonmel Kickham Barracks and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and County Clare?
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Ennis via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
How far is it from Kilkenny to County Clare?
The distance between Kilkenny and County Clare is 179 km. The road distance is 169.2 km.
How do I travel from Kilkenny to County Clare without a car?
The best way to get from Kilkenny to County Clare without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $30.43 - $47.83 .
How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to County Clare?
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kilkenny to County Clare, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kilkenny to County Clare bus from?
Kilkenny to County Clare bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Where do I catch the Kilkenny to County Clare train from?
Kilkenny to County Clare train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Kilkenny station.
Train or bus from Kilkenny to County Clare?
The best way to get from Kilkenny to County Clare is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $30.43 - $47.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.26 - $43.48 and takes 5h 27m.
Where does the Kilkenny to County Clare bus arrive?
Kilkenny to County Clare bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgrounds station.
Where does the Kilkenny to County Clare train arrive?
Kilkenny to County Clare train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.
Can I drive from Kilkenny to County Clare?
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to County Clare is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Kilkenny to County Clare.
Where can I stay near County Clare?
There are 89+ hotels available in County Clare. Prices start at $53.64 per night.
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