What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Castleisland?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Castleisland. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Castleisland via Clonmel Showgs and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Castleisland?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Castleisland. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Castleisland?

The distance between Kilkenny and Castleisland is 213 km. The road distance is 181.2 km.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to Castleisland without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 43m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Castleisland bus from?

Kilkenny to Castleisland bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Castleisland train from?

Kilkenny to Castleisland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Castleisland?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 43m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Castleisland bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Castleisland bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Castleisland train arrive?

Kilkenny to Castleisland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Castleisland?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Castleisland is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kilkenny to Castleisland.

Where can I stay near Castleisland?

There are 409+ hotels available in Castleisland.

Kilkenny to Castleisland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Castleisland by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Limerick
best
1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
2. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Castleislandbus 14
5h 43m
€34–48
Drive 181.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Castleislandcar 181.2 km
2h 42m
€31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 59m
€42–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
6h 40m
€42–61

Kilkenny to Castleisland by bus

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.6 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Castleisland, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Castleisland via Clonmel Showgs and Limerick Colbert in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Castleisland via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 59m.

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