There are 3 ways to get from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 16m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
6h 37m€32–43Drive 193.5 km
- Drive from Muckross House to Kilkennycar 193.5 km
2h 34m€33–47
Killarney National Park to Kilkenny by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Muckross Abbey and arriving at Ormonde Road via Killarney Bus Stn and Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Killarney National Park and Kilkenny is 337 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Killarney National Park to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Killarney Bus Stn station.
Killarney National Park to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Killarney National Park, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Kilkenny via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney, and Kildare in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Ormonde Road via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Andersn's Quay in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney National Park to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Killarney National Park to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney National Park to Kilkenny is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Killarney National Park to Kilkenny.
There are 160+ hotels available in Kilkenny.







