There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
5h 10m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 43m€31–46Drive 188.8 km
- Drive from Kilkenny Castle to Killarneycar 188.8 km
2h 28m€33–47
Kilkenny Castle to Killarney by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Killarney Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kilkenny Castle and Killarney is 257 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney, including transfers.
Kilkenny Castle to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny Castle to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny Castle, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney Bus Stn via Ormonde Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney via Kilkenny, Kildare, Portlaoise, and Mallow in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny Castle to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Kilkenny Castle to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny Castle to Killarney is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kilkenny Castle to Killarney.
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