There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
4h 57m€30–42Drive 138.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castlecar 138.8 km
2h 2m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 38m€33–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Kilkenny Castle138.8 km
2h 2m
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Kilkenny Castle is 158 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Kilkenny Castle via Limerick Colbert, Clonmel Showgs, and Ormonde Road in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Kilkenny Castle via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Kildare, and Kilkenny in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Kilkenny Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny Castle.
There are 160+ hotels available in Kilkenny Castle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Kilkenny Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.