There are 4 ways to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlerea to KildareIc / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to KilkennyRe / ...
3h 53m€20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlone803 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station73
4h 42m€20–30Drive 172.6 km
- Drive from Castlerea to Kilkenny172.6 km
2h 30m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Athlone Station440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station73
4h 55m€22–34
Castlerea to Kilkenny by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Kilkenny station. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Castlerea and Kilkenny is 218 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Castlerea to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlerea to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Athlone Station in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlerea to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Castlerea to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Castlerea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Kilkenny is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Castlerea to Kilkenny.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kilkenny.



