There are 3 ways to get from Knock to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Knock to Kildare by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Kildare is to train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Kildare via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Knock and Kildare is 167 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Knock to Kildare, including transfers.
Knock to Kildare bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
The best way to get from Knock to Kildare is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 33m.
Knock to Kildare bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Kildare is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Knock to Kildare.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballyhaunis to Kildare 6 times a week. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Kildare via Athlone Station and Athlone in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballyhaunis to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
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