There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 499 bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Ormonde Roadbus 717 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny to Knocktopherbus 499
3h 31m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thomastowntrain Re / ...
3h 38m€35–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Knocktopher148 km
1h 31mDrive 148 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktophercar 148 km
1h 31m€25–36Bus, line 499 bus via Red Cow Luas
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Kilkenny to Knocktopherbus 499
3h 31m€16–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher is to bus and line 499 bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher. However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 16 and arriving at Knocktopher via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Thomastown via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Knocktopher is 168 km. The road distance is 148 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher without a car is to bus and line 499 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €14 - €20.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Airport Zone 16 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher is to bus and line 499 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Knocktopher, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Airport Zone 16 to Knocktopher via Ormonde Road and Kilkenny in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Thomastown hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thomastown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny to Knocktopher
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Kilkenny to Knocktopher
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Knocktopher
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thomastown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Knocktopher.
There are 180+ hotels available in Knocktopher.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Knocktopher. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







