There are 5 ways to get from Knock to Cahir by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Claremorris to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Cahir Castlebus Ul18
5h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limerick Junctiontrain Re / ...
7h 1m€35–58Drive 215.5 km
- Drive from Knock to Cahircar 215.5 km
2h 24m€38–55Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Knock to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
5h 56m€49–70Bus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Knock to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
6h 26m€45–64
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Cahir is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Cahir is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Cahir Castle via Claremorris and UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Cahir via Portarlington and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Knock and Cahir is 219 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Cahir without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Knock to Cahir, including transfers.
Knock to Cahir bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Claremorris station.
Knock to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock to Cahir is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Cahir Castle via Claremorris and UL East Gate in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Cahir via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Limerick Junction in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portarlington to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Claremorris to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from UL East Gate to Cahir Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Knock to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Knock to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Knock to Cahir bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Knock to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Cahir is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Knock to Cahir.
There are 98+ hotels available in Cahir.



