There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Craughwell by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 49m€24–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€33–46Drive 137.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Craughwellcar 137.3 km
2h€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus 717
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Craughwellbus 763
5h 35m€28–39
Kilkenny to Craughwell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Craughwell is to train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Craughwell is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Craughwell. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Craughwell via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Craughwell. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Craughwell via Kildare, Portarlington and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Craughwell is 229 km. The road distance is 137.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Craughwell without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kilkenny to Craughwell, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Craughwell bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Craughwell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Craughwell is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Craughwell, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Craughwell via Kildare, Portarlington, and Athenry in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Craughwell via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 5h 35m.
- 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 Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Heuston Station to Craughwell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Craughwell bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Kilkenny to Craughwell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Craughwell is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kilkenny to Craughwell.
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