There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Castletroy by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to UL Student Ctrbus 300
3h 45m€23–40Line 489 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynontybus 489
- Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus 896 / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus 391
4h 34m€13–24Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
4h 24m€32–45Drive 105.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Castletroycar 105.3 km
1h 40m€19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
3h 59m€29–41
Kilkenny to Castletroy by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Castletroy is to line 489 bus and bus which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Castletroy is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Castletroy. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at UL Student Ctr via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Castletroy. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Castletroy is 297 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castletroy without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 3h 45m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kilkenny to Castletroy, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Castletroy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Castletroy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castletroy is to bus via Dublin which takes 3h 45m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Castletroy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to UL Student Ctr via Red Cow Luas in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Castletroy Pk via Kildare, Limerick, and Upr Mallow Street in around 4h 24m.
- 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 Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Castletroy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Castletroy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Castletroy is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kilkenny to Castletroy.
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