There are 5 ways to get from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Glendalough to Sallins Stationbus 895
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 12m€32–43Drive 96.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkennycar 96.2 km
1h 46m€17–24Bus via Naas
- Take the bus from Glendalough to Naasbus 895
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 14m€32–48Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Glendalough Upper Lake to Carlowtaxi
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 3m€90–109Bus
- Take the bus from Glendalough to Stephen's Green Nthbus 181
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Glendalough and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Naas and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Glendalough Upper Lake and Kilkenny is 159 km. The road distance is 96.2 km.
The best way to get from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Glendalough station.
Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Naas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny.
There are 160+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Glendalough Upper Lake, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Glendalough Upper Lake to Kilkenny Stn via Glendalough, Naas, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Bus from Glendalough to Sallins Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Glendalough to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Website
- St.Kevin's Bus Service
Bus from Glendalough to Stephen's Green Nth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- St.Kevin's Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Glendalough Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 972 9452
- Website
- glendaloughcabs.ie
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