There are 4 ways to get from Punchestown Racecourse 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 600
2h 28m€24–37Drive 88.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkennycar 88.4 km
1h€15–22Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 36m€29–39Bus, line 481 bus
- Take the bus from Killashee to Carlow Bus Stnbus 880
- Take the bus from Carlow to Paulstownbus 481
- Take the bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Storesbus 500
3h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Punchestown Racecourse 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 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Punchestown Racecourse and Kilkenny is 143 km. The road distance is 88.4 km.
The best way to get from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Naas station.
Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Punchestown Racecourse, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny Stn via Naas and Red Cow Luas in around 2h 28m. 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 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Naas to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €3–6
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 Naas to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Killashee to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Carlow to Paulstown
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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More Questions & Answers
Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Punchestown Racecourse to Kilkenny.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kilkenny.







