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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Castlemaine is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Castlemaine via Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Tralee via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Castlemaine?

The distance between Kilkenny and Castlemaine is 289 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castlemaine without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Kilkenny to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Castlemaine bus from?

Kilkenny to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ormonde Road station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castlemaine is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Castlemaine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Castlemaine is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kilkenny to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 212+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Kilkenny to Castlemaine - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Castlemaine by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
6h 37m
€34–62
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 Traleetrain Ic
7h 27m
€45–65
Drive 202.4 km
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Castlemainecar 202.4 km
3h 1m
€35–50

Kilkenny to Castlemaine by bus

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Castlemaine via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Castlemaine via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, Tralee, and Tralee Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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