There are 3 ways to get from Knock to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremorris to Kildaretrain special train / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 47m€33–53Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
5h 59m€45–63Drive 199.4 km
- Drive from Knock to Kilkennycar 199.4 km
2h 56m€35–50
Knock to Kilkenny by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Kilkenny is to train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 47m.
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 Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Knock and Kilkenny is 266 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 train which takes 5h 47m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Kilkenny via Claremorris, Claremorris, and Kildare in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- 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 Kildare 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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