There are 3 ways to get from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
6h 3m€45–63Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 9m€34–51Drive 199.5 km
- Drive from Knock Shrine to Kilkennycar 199.5 km
2h 57m€34–49
Knock Shrine to Kilkenny by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Knock Shrine and Kilkenny is 258 km. The road distance is 199.5 km.
The best way to get from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Knock Shrine to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock Shrine to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny Stn via Knock and Athlone Stn in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny via Knock, Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Knock Shrine to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock Shrine to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Shrine to Kilkenny is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Knock Shrine to Kilkenny.
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