There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Newbridgetrain Re / ...
- Take the taxi from Newbridge to Punchestown Racecoursetaxi
1h 26m€39–52Drive 88.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecoursecar 88.2 km
1h€15–22Bus, line 726 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Rosevillebus 726
2h 18m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
1h 42m€29–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Roseville via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Sallins via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Punchestown Racecourse is 105 km. The road distance is 88.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse is to bus and line 726 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Punchestown Racecourse, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Punchestown Racecourse via Red Cow Luas and Roseville in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Roseville
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €3–5
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
Campbell Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 432 887
Marty's Cabs Newbridge
Newbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 431 351
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Kilkenny to Punchestown Racecourse.
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