There are 4 ways to get from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
4h 41m€57–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castledermot to Waterford Bus Stnbus Gd02
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
6h 1m€29–50Drive 192.4 km
- Drive from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castlecar 192.4 km
2h 31m€35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
7h 30m€32–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Kilkea and arriving at Blarney via Castledermot, Waterford Bus Stn and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cork via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Kilkea Castle and Blarney Castle is 262 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Castledermot station.
Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Kilkea Castle, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Cork twice a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle via Kilkea, Castledermot, Castledermot Rs, Castledermot, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Castledermot to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kilkea Castle to Blarney Castle.
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