There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Kilkea Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
4h 11m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildarebus 726
- Take the bus from Kildare Square to Athybus 883
5h 53m€17–26Drive 144.1 km
- Drive from Limerick to Kilkea Castlecar 144.1 km
1h 39m€25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
- Take the train from Waterford to Athytrain Re
6h 9m€29–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Kilkea Castle is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Kilkea Castle is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Kilkea via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Kildare Square and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Limerick and Kilkea Castle is 192 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Kilkea Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Limerick to Kilkea Castle, including transfers.
Limerick to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Kilkea Castle is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Kilkea Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Kildare 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilkea Castle via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Kildare Square, The Castle Inn, Leinster Street, and Kilkea in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Waterford to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €4–7
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kildare Square to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Kildare Square to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Limerick to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Kilkea Castle is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Limerick to Kilkea Castle.
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