There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to KildareRe
- Take the train from Kildare to CastlebarIc / ...
4h 33m€25–35Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walk600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar721
6h 10m€34–47Drive 221.4 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Castlebar221.4 km
3h 14m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Athlone Station73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar440
7h 7m€32–46
Kilkenny to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Castlebar is to train which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny station to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Castlebar via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Castlebar is 278 km. The road distance is 221.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Kilkenny to Castlebar, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
Kilkenny to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Castlebar via Kildare in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Castlebar via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 6h 10m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Castlebar is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kilkenny to Castlebar.
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