There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2h 33m€11–29Bus
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luasbus 717 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus 300
3h 5m€15–27Drive 84.6 km
- Drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildarecar 84.6 km
1h€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildaretaxi 84.6 km
1h€120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare is to train which costs €11 - €29 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Danesfort and arriving at Kildare Village via Ormonde Road and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Kildare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Kilkenny (Region) and Kildare is 94 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €11 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare, including transfers.
Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €11 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland and Kildare, 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 bus from Danesfort to Kildare Village via Kilkenny, Ormonde Road, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 5m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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
Nore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 83 889 9043
Thomastown Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 656 2620
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Kildare.
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