There are 5 ways to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train via Athlone
best- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 13m€31–41Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Claremorrisbus 440
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 17m€27–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Knock-NOC to Kildare178.1 km
2h 30mDrive 178.1 km
- Drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildarecar 178.1 km
2h 30m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Eden Quaybus 22
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
5h 42m€40–58
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare is to bus and train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Ireland W Airport and arriving at Kildare Village via Charlestown and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Knock Airport (NOC) and Kildare is 211 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare without a car is to bus and train via Athlone which takes 4h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare, including transfers.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Charlestown station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kildare.
There are 142+ hotels available in Kildare.
What companies run services between Knock Airport (NOC), Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Kildare Village via Charlestown, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €22–35
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Charlestown to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Knock-NOC to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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