There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Athenry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 20m€22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 39m€31–42Drive 145.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Athenrycar 145.5 km
2h 5m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
5h 38m€34–49
Kilkenny to Athenry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Athenry is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Athenry is 220 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Kilkenny to Athenry, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Athenry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Athenry is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athenry via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Stn, and Galway in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Athenry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Athenry is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kilkenny to Athenry.
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