There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Knock by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 21m€33–52Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 53m€45–61Drive 197.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Knockcar 197.3 km
2h 58m€35–50
Kilkenny to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Knock is to train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Knock. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Knock. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Knock is 266 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Knock without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Kilkenny to Knock, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Knock is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Knock via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Knock via Athlone Stn in around 5h 53m.
- 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 Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Knock is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kilkenny to Knock.
There are 78+ hotels available in Knock.