There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
6h 4m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
7h 28m€45–62Drive 198.1 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Ashford Castlecar 198.1 km
2h 53m€34–49Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
7h 29m€33–47
Kilkenny to Ashford Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Cong via Athlone Stn and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ashford Castle is 289 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle via Kildare, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ashford Castle via Athlone Stn, Claremorris, and Cong in around 7h 28m.
- 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 Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ashford Castle is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kilkenny to Ashford Castle.
There are 132+ hotels available in Ashford Castle.