There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Kilkennytrain Re
3h 3m€12–17Line 115 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 17m€21–30Drive 112.2 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castlecar 112.2 km
1h 15m€20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Heuston Stationbus C3 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 45m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
3h 54m€15–20
Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle is to train which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Maynooth and Kilkenny Castle is 124 km. The road distance is 112.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle, including transfers.
Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 115 bus and bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny twice daily. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth University to Kilkenny Castle via Heuston Station and Kilkenny Stn in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Heuston Station.
Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle.
There are 160+ hotels available in Kilkenny Castle.