There are 3 ways to get from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle 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 / ...
5h 2m€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
5h 15m€32–43Drive 188.6 km
- Drive from Killarney to Kilkenny Castlecar 188.6 km
2h 28m€33–47
Killarney to Kilkenny Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney Bus Stn and arriving at Ormonde Road via Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Killarney and Kilkenny Castle is 331 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle, including transfers.
Killarney to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Killarney Bus Stn station.
Killarney to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle via Kildare and Kilkenny in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kilkenny Castle via Cork Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Ormonde Road in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–22
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Killarney to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Kilkenny Castle is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Killarney to Kilkenny Castle.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny Castle.