There are 3 ways to get from Knock 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
5h 59m€45–63Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 4m€34–51Drive 199.4 km
- Drive from Knock to Kilkennycar 199.4 km
2h 56m€34–49
Knock to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Knock and Kilkenny is 258 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Knock to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Knock to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Kilkenny via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 6h 4m.
- 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 to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Kilkenny is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Knock to Kilkenny.
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