There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Cahir by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Limerick JunctionIc
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to CahirRe
2h 56m€14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cahir55
4h 4m€26–38Drive 125.9 km
- Drive from Kildare to Cahir125.9 km
1h 12m€21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to WaterfordRe / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cahir55
4h 19m€20–37Line 726 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise Hospital726
- Take the bus from Laois Education Centre to Cashel828
4h 29m
Kildare to Cahir by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Cahir is to train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Cahir is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Kildare and Cahir is 150 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Cahir without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Kildare to Cahir, including transfers.
Kildare to Cahir bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Cahir is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kildare to Cahir via Limerick Junction in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Village to Cahir via Limerick Arthur's Quay and Limerick Colbert Station in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Laois Education Centre to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Cahir bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Kildare to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Cahir is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kildare to Cahir.
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