There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine 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 23m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 57m€45–61Drive 197.4 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Knock Shrinecar 197.4 km
2h 58m€34–49
Kilkenny to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Knock Shrine is 266 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine via Kildare, Claremorris, Claremorris, and Knock in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Knock Shrine via Athlone Stn and Knock in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Knock Shrine is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kilkenny to Knock Shrine.
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