There are 4 ways to get from Westport to Kilkenny Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Westport to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 31m€28–41Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
7h 36m€46–65Drive 235.9 km
- Drive from Westport to Kilkenny Castlecar 235.9 km
3h 13m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Westport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ormonde Roadbus 73
7h 52m€54–74
Westport to Kilkenny Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westport to Kilkenny Castle is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Westport to Kilkenny Castle is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Westport to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Galway Coach Stn and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Westport to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Westport and Kilkenny Castle is 297 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Westport to Kilkenny Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Westport to Kilkenny Castle, including transfers.
Westport to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Westport station.
Westport to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Westport to Kilkenny Castle is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Westport, Ireland and Kilkenny Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Westport to Kilkenny Castle via Portarlington, Kildare, and Kilkenny in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westport to Kilkenny Castle via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Kilkenny Stn in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Westport to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
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
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Westport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Westport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €29–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- 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
Westport to Kilkenny Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Westport to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westport to Kilkenny Castle is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Westport to Kilkenny Castle.
There are 159+ hotels available in Kilkenny Castle.