There are 5 ways to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
6h 22m€47–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 28m€35–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Knock-NOC to Kilkenny204.5 km
3h 5mDrive 204.5 km
- Drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkennycar 204.5 km
3h 5m€35–50Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Heuston Stationbus 22
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 48m€43–63
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ireland W Airport and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Knock Airport (NOC) and Kilkenny is 278 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ireland W Airport station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Knock Airport (NOC), Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Kilkenny via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Charlestown to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Knock-NOC to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Kilkenny.
There are 158+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Knock Airport (NOC) and Kilkenny. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.