There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Mountbellew by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
4h 46m€20–30Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
5h 15m€29–40Drive 145.8 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Mountbellewcar 145.8 km
2h 8m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Mountbellewbus 425 / ...
6h 2m€44–60
Kilkenny to Mountbellew by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Mountbellew is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Mountbellew is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Mountbellew. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Mountbellew via Ballinasloe Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Mountbellew. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Ballinasloe via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Mountbellew is 210 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Mountbellew without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kilkenny to Mountbellew, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Mountbellew bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Mountbellew train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Mountbellew is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Mountbellew, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Mountbellew via Kildare, Portarlington, Ballinasloe, and Ballinasloe Stn in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 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
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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 Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €28–40
Bus from Longford Stn to Mountbellew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Mountbellew bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Mountbellew train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Mountbellew is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kilkenny to Mountbellew.
There are 34+ hotels available in Mountbellew.