There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to NUIG 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 Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 20m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 45m€31–44Drive 163.2 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to NUIGcar 163.2 km
2h 22m€28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 49m€32–44
Kilkenny to NUIG by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to NUIG is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to NUIG is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to NUIG. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to NUIG. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Kilkenny and NUIG is 242 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to NUIG without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Kilkenny to NUIG, including transfers.
Kilkenny to NUIG bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to NUIG is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and NUIG, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to NUIG via Kildare, Portarlington, and Galway in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to NUIG via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Stn in around 4h 45m.
- 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 Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- 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 Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to NUIG bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to NUIG is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Kilkenny to NUIG.
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