There are 4 ways to get from Naas to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus 717 / ...
3h 14m€13–24Bus via Carlow
cheapest- Take the bus from Naas to Carlow Bus Stnbus 880
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ormonde Roadbus 897
4h 23m€11–30Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 1m€15–37Drive 93.1 km
- Drive from Naas to Kilkenny (Region)car 93.1 km
54 min€17–24
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naas to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus via Carlow which costs €11 - €30 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Naas to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Naas to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Naas and arriving at Danesfort via Red Cow Luas and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Naas to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Naas and Kilkenny (Region) is 148 km. The road distance is 93.1 km.
The best way to get from Naas to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €13 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Naas to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Naas to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Naas to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Naas to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €13 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Naas, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours. 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
- 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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Naas to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Naas to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Naas to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naas to Kilkenny (Region) is 93 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Naas to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).



