There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Newross by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Annacotty Brbus 300
3h 56m€49–68Drive 92 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Newrosscar 92 km
1h 30m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Birdhilltrain Ic
5h 20m€41–55Line 489 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynontybus 489
- Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus 896 / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles to Glencreebus 391
4h 10m€21–34Line 871 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Johnstownbus 871
- Take the bus from Cashel to Newportbus 332
4h 54m€31–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Newross is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Newross is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Newross. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Annacotty Br via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Newross. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Birdhill via Kildare, Portlaoise and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Newross is 307 km. The road distance is 92 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newross without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kilkenny to Newross, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Newross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Newross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newross is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Newross, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Newross via Red Cow Luas and Annacotty Br in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Newross via Kildare, Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, and Birdhill in around 5h 20m.
- 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 Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- 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
Bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Newross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Newross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Newross is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kilkenny to Newross.
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