There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Tuam by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus 721
5h 10m€30–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 20m€29–42Drive 174.7 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Tuamcar 174.7 km
2h 23m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Tuam Vicar Stbus 65
6h 18m€47–63
Kilkenny to Tuam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Tuam is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Tuam is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Tuam Holy Cross Col via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Tuam is 313 km. The road distance is 174.7 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Tuam without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Kilkenny to Tuam, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Tuam bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Tuam is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Tuam High Street via Kildare, Portarlington, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Col
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.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
Bus from Longford Stn to Tuam Vicar St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Tuam bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Tuam is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Kilkenny to Tuam.
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