There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Malahidetrain Re / ...
2h 42m€15–22Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to St Sylvester's Schbus 102
2h 56m€15–24Drive 140.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Malahide Castlecar 140.3 km
1h 35m€25–37Bus, line 42 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Talbot St East to St Sylvester's Schbus 42
3h 13m€15–20
Kilkenny to Malahide Castle by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle is to bus and line 42 bus which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at St Sylvester's Sch via Red Cow Luas and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Malahide via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Malahide Castle is 148 km. The road distance is 140.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Malahide Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Malahide Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Malahide Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Malahide in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Malahide Castle via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 15, and St Sylvester's Sch in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to St Sylvester's Sch
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Talbot St East to St Sylvester's Sch
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Malahide Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Malahide Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Malahide Castle is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Kilkenny to Malahide Castle.
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