There are 4 ways to get from Spiddal to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 57m€34–48Drive 180.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Spiddal to Kilkennycar 180.5 km
2h 39m€31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
6h 19m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 28m€40–57
Spiddal to Kilkenny by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spiddal to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Spiddal to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Spiddal to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from An Spidéal and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Galway Coach Stn and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Spiddal to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Spiddal and Kilkenny is 261 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.
The best way to get from Spiddal to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Spiddal to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Spiddal to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Spiddal to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Spiddal to Kilkenny is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Spiddal, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from An Spidéal to Kilkenny via Galway Ceannt, Galway, and Kildare in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from An Spidéal to Kilkenny Stn via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Spiddal to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Spiddal to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spiddal to Kilkenny is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Spiddal to Kilkenny.
There are 160+ hotels available in Kilkenny.