There are 3 ways to get from Kildare to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Kildare to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Knock is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Knock. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Knock via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Knock. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Kildare and Knock is 184 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Knock without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Kildare to Knock, including transfers.
Kildare to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Kildare to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Knock is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Claremorris 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Knock via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Athlone Stn in around 6h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Kildare to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kildare to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Knock is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Kildare to Knock.
There are 77+ hotels available in Knock.