How to travel from Kilkenny to Gweedore, Ireland

The distance between Kilkenny and Gweedore is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kilkenny to Gweedore by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GweedoreKilkenny if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Newlands and then to Crolly.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Bunbeg Cross Roads.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Gweedore.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance403km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kilkenny and Gweedore

There are several options for getting from Kilkenny to Gweedore by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Kilkenny and Gweedore is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (171 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Kilkenny and Gweedore by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kilkenny to Gweedore is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Kilkenny and Gweedore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kilkenny and Gweedore. We recommend that you take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kilkenny and Gweedore. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kilkenny to Gweedore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newlands, Dublin Airport and Crolly. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Dublin Coach, Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, Kenneally's Bus Service, Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Bus Eireann, Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, Patrick Gallagher, Bus Feda Teoranta and Doherty's Coach Travel run regular bus services between Kilkenny and Gweedore. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kilkenny to Gweedore. We recommend that you take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gweedore is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Gweedore. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kilkenny and Gweedore. The distance is around 403km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kilkenny to Gweedore is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kilkenny and Gweedore

Transport options from Kilkenny to Gweedore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 35m
€115($115)
every 4 hours372km (231 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€57($57)
every 20 mins452km (281 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Quay Wall7h 10m
€53($53)
every 20 mins427km (265 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 50m
€50($50)
every 20 mins442km (275 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€80($80)
on demand403km (251 miles)

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Airports near Gweedore

The following major airports near Gweedore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Gweedore
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Gweedore
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Gweedore