There are 5 ways to get from Ennis to Kilkea Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
5h 50m€22–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
7h 38m€21–33Drive 172.2 km
- Drive from Ennis to Kilkea Castlecar 172.2 km
2h 12m€30–43Train via Athenry
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
5h 53m€21–31Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus 726
7h 42m€31–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ennis to Kilkea Castle is to train via Athenry which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ennis to Kilkea Castle is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ennis to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Ennis Frs Walk and arriving at Kilkea via UL Student Ctr, Portlaoise JFL Ave, Kildare Square and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ennis to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Athy via Limerick and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Ennis and Kilkea Castle is 231 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.
The best way to get from Ennis to Kilkea Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ennis to Kilkea Castle, including transfers.
Ennis to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ennis Frs Walk station.
Ennis to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Ennis to Kilkea Castle is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Ennis, Ireland and Kilkea Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ennis to Kilkea Castle via Limerick, Kildare, Athy, The Castle Inn, Leinster Street, and Kilkea in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Kilkea Castle via UL Student Ctr, Portlaoise JFL Ave, Kildare Square, The Castle Inn, Leinster Street, and Kilkea in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ennis to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
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 Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Ennis Frs Walk to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
Bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €21–29
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ennis to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Ennis to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ennis to Kilkea Castle is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ennis to Kilkea Castle.
There are 112+ hotels available in Kilkea Castle.







