There are 5 ways to get from Kells to Oldcastle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
6h 3m€74–103Drive 162.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kells to Oldcastlecar 162.6 km
2h 28m€28–40Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luasbus 717 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus 109A
6h 31m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
6h 56m€43–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
7h 2m€44–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kells to Oldcastle is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kells to Oldcastle is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kells to Oldcastle. However, there are services departing from Kells and arriving at Oldcastle via Ormonde Road, Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 13 and Kells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kells to Oldcastle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Mullingar via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Kells and Oldcastle is 268 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Kells to Oldcastle without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Kells to Oldcastle, including transfers.
Kells to Oldcastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kells to Oldcastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kells to Oldcastle is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Kells, IE-KK, Ireland and Oldcastle, IE-MH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kells to Oldcastle via Kilkenny, Market Yard, Kilkenny Stn, Kilkenny, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Mullingar in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kells to Oldcastle via Kilkenny, Ormonde Road, Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 13, and Kells in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Ormonde Road to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–20
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
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More Questions & Answers
Kells to Oldcastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kells to Oldcastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kells to Oldcastle is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kells to Oldcastle.
There are 79+ hotels available in Oldcastle.