There are 3 ways to get from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kinnitty to Portlaoise Station823
- Take the train from Portlaoise to CorkIc
4h 49m€28–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Limerick Colbert Station72 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station51
6h 7m€26–47Drive 171.6 km
- Drive from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle171.6 km
2h 14m€29–42
Kinnitty to Blarney Castle by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle is to bus and train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Kinnitty and arriving at Blarney via Birr, Limerick Colbert Station and Saint Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Kinnitty and Blarney Castle is 236 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
Kinnitty to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Birr station.
Kinnitty to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinnitty to Blarney Castle is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle.
There are 210+ hotels available in Blarney Castle.
What companies run services between Kinnitty, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kinnitty to Blarney Castle via Birr, Limerick Colbert Station, Cork Bus Station, Saint Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 6h 7m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Kinnitty to Portlaoise Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Birr to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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