There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Clondalkin by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
1h 27m€12–19Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Cherry Orchardtrain Ic / ...
2h 4m€20–28Drive 114.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Clondalkincar 114.5 km
1h 10m€20–29Bus via D'Olier Street
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Clondalkin Villagebus 13 / ...
2h 31m€14–21
Kilkenny to Clondalkin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Clondalkin is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Clondalkin is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Clondalkin. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Clondalkin Village via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Clondalkin. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Cherry Orchard via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Clondalkin is 119 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Clondalkin without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Kilkenny to Clondalkin, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Clondalkin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Clondalkin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Clondalkin is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Clondalkin, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Clondalkin via Kildare and Cherry Orchard in around 2h 4m.
- 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 Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from D'Olier Street to Clondalkin Village
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from D'Olier Street to Clondalkin Village
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Nitelink
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Clondalkin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Clondalkin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Clondalkin is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Kilkenny to Clondalkin.
There are 1165+ hotels available in Clondalkin.