There are 3 ways to get from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle by bus, train, or car
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Cobh to Kilkenny Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle is to bus which costs €16 - €22 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at Ormonde Road via Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Kilkenny via Cork, Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Cobh and Kilkenny Castle is 192 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €16 - €22.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle, including transfers.
Cobh to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cobh to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €16 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle via Cork, Portlaoise, Kildare, and Kilkenny in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–22
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More Questions & Answers
Cobh to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Cobh to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to Kilkenny Castle is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cobh to Kilkenny Castle.
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