There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2h 41m€8–12Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luasbus 717 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus 300
2h 51m€13–24Drive 68.1 km
- Drive from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Studcar 68.1 km
1h 7m€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Studtaxi 68.1 km
1h 7m€95–120Bus
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Kilminchybus 838
3h 8m€16–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Kildare Village via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Kildare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Kilkenny Castle and Irish National Stud is 85 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €8 - €12.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud, including transfers.
Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €13 - €24 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny Castle, Ireland and Irish National Stud, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud via Ormonde Road, Red Cow Luas, and Kildare Village in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Market Yard to Kilminchy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Free phone taxi Kilkenny
Kilkenny Taxis - Ray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 888 2777
- Website
- kilkennytaxi.ie
Martin Butler Taxis Kilkenny
- Phone
- +353 87 777 7677
- Website
- kilkennytaxis.ie
Sevens Taxi
- Phone
- +353 56 777 7777
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kilkenny Castle to Irish National Stud.
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