What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Newcastle, County Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Mc Clures via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Newcastle, County Down?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down?

The distance between Kilkenny and Newcastle, County Down is 174 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down bus from?

Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down train from?

Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down train arrive?

Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down.

Where can I stay near Newcastle, County Down?

There are 350+ hotels available in Newcastle, County Down.

Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
4h 6m
£103–134
Drive 154 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Downcar 154 mi
2h 57m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Mc Cluresbus 237 / ...
6h 21m

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Distance: 173.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Newcastle, County Down via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Newry in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Newcastle, County Down via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Mc Clures in around 6h 21m.

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