There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus 717
2h 9m€13–17Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 28m€14–21Drive 128.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castlecar 128.5 km
1h 29m€23–33Bus, line 130 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Clontarf Cstlbus 130
2h 33m€15–20
Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle is to bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Ashbrook via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Killester via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Clontarf Castle is 130 km. The road distance is 128.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs €13 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs €13 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Clontarf Castle, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quay every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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 Abbey St to Clontarf Cstl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kilkenny to Clontarf Castle.
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