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82 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kildare to Kilkenny

Cheapest
55 min
Car
82 km.
from $4
Other
3 h 3 min
66 km.
from $29.04
3 h 25 min
66 km.
from $27.46

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Bus operators

Dublin Coach

Phone:
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email:
Website:
dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Kildare Village to Red
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from The Castle Inn to Ormonde
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Kildare Village to Red
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

local link

Phone:
+353 1 879 8300
Website:
transportforireland.ie/tfi-local-link/
Bus from Kildare to Barrow
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.11–$7.64

Local Link Kildare

Phone:
045 980281
Email:
Website:
locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
Bus from Kildare to Barrow
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

South Kildare Community Transport

Phone:
045 - 482062
Website:
locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
Bus from Kildare to Barrow
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is to train which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $16.30 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Kilkenny (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Danesfort via The Castle Inn and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)?

The distance between Kildare and Kilkenny (Region) is 93 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.

How do I travel from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) bus from?

Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by local link, depart from Kildare station.

Train or bus from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)?

The best way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) bus arrive?

Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by local link, arrive at Barrow Quay station.

Can I drive from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is 85 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region).

Where can I stay near Kilkenny (Region)?

There are 127+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region). Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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