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 / ...
3h 40m€22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 10m€31–42Drive 145.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Athenrycar 145.5 km
2h 5m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone to Athenrybus 738
5h 12m
Kilkenny to Athenry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Athenry is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Athenry via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
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 3h 40m.
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 3h 40m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kilkenny to Athenry, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, 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 3h 40m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
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 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athenry via Athlone Stn and Athlone in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- 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
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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn 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 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kilkenny to Athenry.
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