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.
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 Gweedore → Kilkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN).
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Take the bus to Newlands and then to Crolly.
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Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Bunbeg Cross Roads.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 2h 35m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €57($57) | every 20 mins | 452km (281 miles) |
Bus via Dublin, Quay Wall | 7h 10m | €53($53) | every 20 mins | 427km (265 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 50m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 442km (275 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €80($80) | on demand | 403km (251 miles) |
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Dublin Coach
Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
Kenneally's Bus Service
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Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Gweedore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.