There are 4 ways to get from Knock to Kildare by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Knock to Ballyhaunisbus 440
- Take the train from Ballyhaunis to Kildaretrain Re
3h 38m€20–35Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Re / ...
3h 50m€20–28Drive 172.6 km
- Drive from Knock to Kildarecar 172.6 km
2h 22m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walkbus 721
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
5h 28m€33–55
Knock to Kildare by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Kildare is to bus and train via Athlone which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Kildare Village via Claremorris and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Knock and Kildare is 185 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Kildare without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Knock to Kildare, including transfers.
Knock to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Claremorris station.
Knock to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Kildare is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Knock to Kildare.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kildare.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Kildare Village via Claremorris, Bachelors Walk, and Burgh Quay in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- 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
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Knock to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Knock to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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