There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Kilkelly by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 45m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkellybus 440
6h 3m€46–62Drive 199.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Kilkellycar 199.5 km
3h 4m€35–51
Kilkenny to Kilkelly by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Kilkelly is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Kilkelly is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Kilkelly. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Kilkelly via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Kilkelly. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Kilkelly is 276 km. The road distance is 199.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Kilkelly without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Kilkenny to Kilkelly, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Kilkelly bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Kilkelly train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Kilkelly is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Kilkelly, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Kilkelly via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Kilkelly via Athlone Stn in around 6h 3m.
- 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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkelly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Kilkelly bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Kilkelly train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Kilkelly is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kilkenny to Kilkelly.
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