There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Newgrange 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 Droghedatrain Re / ...
3h 31m€36–48Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the train from Tara Street to Droghedatrain Re / ...
5h 10m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus 100X
4h 22m€24–39Drive 156.6 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Newgrangecar 156.6 km
1h 57m€28–40
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Newgrange is to bus and train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Newgrange is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Newgrange. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Brú na Bóinne via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 13 and Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Newgrange. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Newgrange is 194 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newgrange without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kilkenny to Newgrange, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Newgrange bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Newgrange train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newgrange is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Newgrange, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Newgrange via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Drogheda in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Newgrange via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 13, Drogheda Bus, and Brú na Bóinne in around 4h 22m.
- 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 Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Tara Street to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Newgrange bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Newgrange train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Newgrange is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Kilkenny to Newgrange.
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