There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 27m€11–28Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus 717 / ...
3h 24m€15–27Drive 80.7 km
- Drive from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)car 80.7 km
1h 7m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region)taxi 80.7 km
1h 7m€110–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is to train which costs €11 - €29 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Kildare Vllge and arriving at Danesfort via Red Cow Luas and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Kildare and Kilkenny (Region) is 94 km. The road distance is 80.7 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €11 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Vllge station.
Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €11 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Danesfort via Red Cow Luas, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny in around 3h 24m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare Vllge to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
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Booking & Getting There
Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Kilkenny (Region) is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kildare to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 163+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).