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How to get fromCarlow to Kilkennyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Kilkenny by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    41 min
    €4–7

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ormonde Roadbus bus 897
    1h 15m
    €4–20

  3. Drive  38.7 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Kilkennycar car 38.7 km
    28 min
    €7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Kilkennytaxi taxi 38.7 km
    28 min
    €55–70

  5. Line 481 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow to Paulstownbus bus 481
    2. Take the bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Storesbus bus 500
    2h 7m
    €6–10

Carlow to Kilkenny by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket€4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.1 km
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Kilkenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ormonde Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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