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How to get fromKilkenny Castle to Thurlesby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilkenny Castle to Thurles by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 489 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynontybus bus 489
    2. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus bus 896 / ...
    2h 14m
    €7–14

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2h 58m
    €18–26

  3. Drive 46.4 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny Castle to Thurlescar car 46.4 km
    42 min
    €8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilkenny Castle to Thurlestaxi taxi 46.4 km
    42 min
    €65–85

  5. Line 871 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Johnstownbus bus 871
    2. Take the bus from Johnstown to Thurlesbus bus 858
    2h 30m
    €10–13

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny to Ballynontybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus bus 896 / ...
    3h 9m
    €13–21

Kilkenny Castle to Thurles by foot and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Kilkenny Castle, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Thurles via Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores and Ballynonty in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Thurles via Kilkenny, Kildare, and Portlaoise in around 2h 58m.

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