There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Mayo County 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 Castlebartrain Re / ...
5h 49m€26–37Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
7h 17m€43–61Drive 226.8 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Mayo Countycar 226.8 km
3h 20m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
8h 17m€62–87
Kilkenny to Mayo County by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Mayo County is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Mayo County is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Castlebar via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Mayo County is 288 km. The road distance is 226.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Kilkenny to Mayo County, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Mayo County bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Mayo County is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Turlough via Kildare, Castlebar, and Castlebar Stn in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Tawnylaheen via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 7h 17m.
- 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 Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- 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 Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Mayo County bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Mayo County is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kilkenny to Mayo County.
There are 249+ hotels available in Mayo County.







