There are 5 ways to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore by taxi, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Taxi, train
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Take a taxi from Kilkea Castle to Athy
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Take the train from Athy to Kildare
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Take the train from Kildare to Portarlington
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Take the train from Portarlington to Tullamore
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Kilkea to Leinster Street
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Take the train from Kildare to Tullamore
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore
Drive
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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.
The quickest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore is to taxi which costs €95 - €120 and takes 59 min.
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.
The distance between Kilkea Castle and Tullamore is 55 km. The road distance is 66.5 km.
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.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore, including transfers.
Kilkea Castle to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, depart from Carlow Coach Park, stop 335571 station.
Kilkea Castle to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, arrive at Columcille Street, stop 102921 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea Castle to Tullamore is 67 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kilkea Castle to Tullamore.
There are six+ hotels available in Tullamore. Prices start at €87 per night.

- 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.

- 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

- 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 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/
- 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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