There are 4 ways to get from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 56m€13–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 31m€14–22Drive 128.7 km
- Drive from Clontarf Castle to Kilkennycar 128.7 km
1h 29m€23–33Line 130 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Clontarf Cmtry to Talbot St Westbus 130
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 23m€15–20
Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ashbrook and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Killester and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Clontarf Castle and Kilkenny is 130 km. The road distance is 128.7 km.
The best way to get from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Clontarf Castle, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Clontarf Cmtry to Talbot St West
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Clontarf Castle to Kilkenny.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kilkenny.