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There are 5 ways to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore by taxi, train, bus or car

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Taxi, train

  1. Take a taxi from Kilkea Castle to Athy
  2. Take the train from Athy to Kildare
  3. Take the train from Kildare to Portarlington
  4. Take the train from Portarlington to Tullamore

Cheapest

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Carlow Coach Park, stop 335571 to Columcille Street, stop 102921

Bus, train

  1. Take the bus from Kilkea to Leinster Street
  2. Take the train from Kildare to Tullamore

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore

Drive

  1. Drive from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore is to bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 4h 7m.

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The quickest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore is to taxi which costs €95 - €120 and takes 59 min.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Kilkea and arriving at Columcille Street, stop 102921 via Castledermot, Castledermot and Carlow Coach Park, stop 335571. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

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The distance between Kilkea Castle and Tullamore is 55 km. The road distance is 66.5 km.

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The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €50.

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It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore, including transfers.

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Kilkea Castle to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, depart from Carlow Coach Park, stop 335571 station.

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Kilkea Castle to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, arrive at Columcille Street, stop 102921 station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea Castle to Tullamore is 67 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore.

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Map of how to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore.
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  • Distance: 54.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Kilkea Castle, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?

Bus Eireann operates a bus from Carlow Coach Park, stop 335571 to Columcille Street, stop 102921 twice daily. Tickets cost €9 - €14 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone
+353 1 836 6222
Website
irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Kildare
Ave. Duration
19 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€7 - €9
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€7 - €8
Flexible
€7 - €9
Train from Kildare to Portarlington
Ave. Duration
13 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€6 - €8
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€6 - €8
Flexible
€6 - €8
Train from Portarlington to Tullamore
Ave. Duration
16 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€7 - €9
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€7 - €9
Flexible
€7 - €9
Train from Kildare to Tullamore
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€8 - €10
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€8 - €10
Flexible
€8 - €10
Bus operators
South Kildare Community Transport
Phone
045 - 482062
Website
kildare.ie
Bus from Kilkea to Leinster Street
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
3 times a day
Website
South Kildare Community Transport
Bus Eireann

Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.

Contact Details
Phone
0818 836 611
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Coach Park, stop 335571 to Columcille Street, stop 102921
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€9 - €14
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Other operators
Taxi from Kilkea Castle to Athy
Ave. Duration
10 min
Estimated price
€17 - €21
Vals Cabs Athy
Phone
+353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
Phone
+353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
Phone
+353 87 666 9882
Erin Cabs
Phone
+353 59 913 5100
Website
erincabs.ie
Carlow Cab Service
Phone
+353 59 914 0000
Website
carlowcabs.com
Bridge Cabs Carlow
Phone
+353 59 917 0777
Website
bridgecabscarlow.ie

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