There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Newtownforbesbus 23
4h 37m€33–44Drive 150.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Newtownforbescar 150.8 km
2h 11m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
5h 34m€33–48Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus 717
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Newtownforbesbus 23
4h 44m€31–41Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
4h 55m€38–52
Kilkenny to Newtownforbes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Newtownforbes via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Longford via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Newtownforbes is 255 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Newtownforbes train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Newtownforbes, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Longford, and Longford Stn in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Newtownforbes via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Liffey Valley SC in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Connolly to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Newtownforbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Newtownforbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Kilkenny to Newtownforbes train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Newtownforbes is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kilkenny to Newtownforbes.
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