There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Listowel by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 13 bus
best- Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Newcastle Westbus 300
- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Listowelbus 13
4h 20m€29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowelbus 13
4h 28m€29–44Drive 211 km
- Drive from Kildare to Listowelcar 211 km
2h 19m€38–54Train
- Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain Ic
5h 49m€36–56
Kildare to Listowel by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Listowel is to bus and line 13 bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Listowel is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Listowel. However, there are services departing from Kildare Vllge and arriving at Listowel via Newcastle West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Listowel. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Tralee via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kildare and Listowel is 222 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Listowel without a car is to bus and line 13 bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Kildare to Listowel, including transfers.
Kildare to Listowel bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Vllge station.
Kildare to Listowel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Listowel is to bus and line 13 bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Listowel, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Listowel via Newcastle West in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Tralee once a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Portarlington to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare Vllge to Newcastle West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Newcastle West to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Kildare to Listowel bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Newcastle West station.
Kildare to Listowel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Listowel is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kildare to Listowel.
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