There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle by bus, train, or car
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Line 115 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 17m€21–30Bus, train via Kildare
cheapest- Take the bus from Manor Mills SC to Hazelhatch Stationbus W6
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 28m€14–20Drive 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 34m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
3h 55m€15–20
Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle is to bus and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 34m.
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.
The distance between Maynooth and Kilkenny Castle is 146 km. The road distance is 112.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to line 115 bus and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Heuston 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 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny Castle.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
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 Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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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