There are 5 ways to get from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kilkenny Stn
best- Take the bus from Tullamore to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
2h 22m€20–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tullamore to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 57m€13–19Drive 80.4 km
- Drive from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castlecar 80.4 km
1h 10m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castletaxi 80.4 km
1h 10m€110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Ormonde Roadbus 73
2h 23m€20–28
Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle is to train which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tullamore and arriving at Kilkenny Stn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Tullamore and Kilkenny Castle is 110 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to bus via Kilkenny Stn which takes 2h 22m and costs €20 - €28.
The bus from Tullamore to Kilkenny Stn takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Tullamore station.
Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tullamore station.
The best way to get from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle is to bus via Kilkenny Stn which takes 2h 22m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Tullamore to Kilkenny Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle via Kildare and Kilkenny in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
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 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tullamore to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Tullamore to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
D C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 0500
Foxcabs
- Phone
- +353 57 932 2222
Mac's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 1111
Tullamore Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 996 2264
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Booking & Getting There
Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Tullamore to Kilkenny Castle.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny Castle.