There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Kilclare by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kilclare is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kilclare is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €26 - €40.
The distance between Dublin and Kilclare is 169 km. The road distance is 157.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kilclare without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Dublin to Kilclare, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kilclare is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 12m.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Kilclare is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Dublin to Kilclare.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilclare.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kilclare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Carrick-on-Shannon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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