There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Killenard by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2h 33m€13–20Drive 62 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Killenardcar 62 km
56 min€11–16Bus, line 827 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Killenardbus 827 / ...
2h 58m€21–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Killenardtaxi 62 km
56 min€85–110Bus
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Kilminchybus 838
3h 1m€14–20
Kilkenny to Killenard by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Killenard is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Killenard is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Killenard. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Killenard via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Killenard. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Portarlington via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Killenard is 104 km. The road distance is 62 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Killenard without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kilkenny to Killenard, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Killenard bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Killenard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Killenard is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 827 bus, which costs €21 - €29 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Killenard, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Killenard via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 58m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Free phone taxi Kilkenny
Kilkenny Taxis - Ray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 888 2777
- Website
- kilkennytaxi.ie
Martin Butler Taxis Kilkenny
- Phone
- +353 87 777 7677
- Website
- kilkennytaxis.ie
Sevens Taxi
- Phone
- +353 56 777 7777
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Killenard bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Kilkenny to Killenard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Killenard is 62 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Kilkenny to Killenard.
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