There are 3 ways to get from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 36m€34–48Drive 128.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Dromoland Castle to Kilkennycar 128.7 km
2h 9m€22–32Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon T Hall to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
5h 46m€32–57
Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Newmarket-on-Fergus and arriving at Ormonde Road via Shannon T Hall, Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Dromoland Castle and Kilkenny is 265 km. The road distance is 128.7 km.
The best way to get from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon T Hall station.
Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can line 343 bus and bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Dromoland Castle, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny via Boheraroan, Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Kildare in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dromoland Castle to Ormonde Road via Newmarket-on-Fergus, Shannon T Hall, Limerick Colbert, and Clonmel Showgs in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
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 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Shannon T Hall to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Dromoland Castle to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.