There are 4 ways to get from Naas to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Naas to Red Cow Luasbus 726
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 22m€11–21Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 52m€12–20Drive 90.5 km
- Drive from Naas to Kilkennycar 90.5 km
55 min€16–23Bus via Portlaoise
- Take the bus from Kildare Co Co to Kilminchybus 726
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to Market Yardbus 838
3h 43m€18–26
Naas to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naas to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €11 - €22 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Naas to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Naas to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Naas and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Naas to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Naas and Kilkenny is 138 km. The road distance is 90.5 km.
The best way to get from Naas to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €11 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Naas to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Naas to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Naas station.
Naas to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Naas to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €11 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €20 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Naas, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Naas to Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €3–6
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Kildare Co Co to Kilminchy
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Naas to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Kilminchy to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Naas to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Naas to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naas to Kilkenny is 90 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Naas to Kilkenny.
There are 162+ hotels available in Kilkenny.







