There are 3 ways to get from Kildare to Knock Shrine by train, bus, or car
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Kildare to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Knock Shrine is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Knock Shrine. 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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Kildare and Knock Shrine is 184 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Kildare to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Kildare to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Kildare to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Knock Shrine, 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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Knock Shrine via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Athlone Stn, and Knock in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kildare to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Knock Shrine is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Kildare to Knock Shrine.
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