There are 4 ways to get from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Naas
best- Take the bus from Glendalough to Naasbus 895
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus 600
3h 59m€15–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Glendalough to Sallins Stationbus 895
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 3m€15–23Drive 95.3 km
- Drive from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castlecar 95.3 km
1h 32m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Glendalough to Leeson Street Lwrbus 181
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Roadbus 717
4h 55m
Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle is to bus and train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Glendalough and arriving at Ormonde Road via Naas and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Glendalough and Kilkenny Castle is 184 km. The road distance is 95.3 km.
The best way to get from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to bus via Naas which takes 3h 59m and costs €15 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle, including transfers.
Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Glendalough station.
Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Naas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle.
There are 159+ hotels available in Kilkenny Castle.
What companies run services between Glendalough, Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Glendalough to Kilkenny Castle via Naas, Red Cow Luas, and Ormonde Road in around 3h 59m.
- 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
Bus from Glendalough to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- 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 Heuston Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Website
- St.Kevin's Bus Service
Bus from Glendalough to Leeson Street Lwr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- St.Kevin's Bus Service
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