There are 5 ways to get from Monasterevin to Kilkenny by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 20m€10–15Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Monasterevin to Red Cow Luasbus 726
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
3h 12m€16–25Drive 68.1 km
- Drive from Monasterevin to Kilkennycar 68.1 km
55 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monasterevin to Kilkennytaxi 68.1 km
55 min€95–120Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Market Yardbus 838
3h 18m€15–23
Monasterevin to Kilkenny by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monasterevin to Kilkenny is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Monasterevin to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Monasterevin to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Monasterevin and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Monasterevin to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Monasterevan and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Monasterevin and Kilkenny is 92 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.
The best way to get from Monasterevin to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Monasterevin to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Monasterevin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Monasterevin station.
Monasterevin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Monasterevin to Kilkenny is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Monasterevin, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monasterevin to Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Monasterevin to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Monasterevin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Monasterevin to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monasterevin to Kilkenny is 68 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Monasterevin to Kilkenny.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kilkenny.