There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Roscommontrain Re / ...
3h 27m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 31m€37–51Drive 142.2 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Roscommoncar 142.2 km
2h 9m€25–36Bus via Portlaoise
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
- Take the bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUSbus
- Take the bus from Athlone IT to Roscommon Casey's Filling Stationbus
6h 20m
Kilkenny to Roscommon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Roscommon is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Roscommon is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Roscommon via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Roscommon via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Roscommon is 192 km. The road distance is 142.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kilkenny to Roscommon, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Roscommon is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Roscommon via Kildare in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Roscommon is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Kilkenny to Roscommon.
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