There are 3 ways to get from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manulla Junction to KildareIc / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to KilkennyRe / ...
4h 31m€25–35Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Athlone803 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station73
5h 23m€24–36Drive 220.8 km
- Drive from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny220.8 km
2h 57m€38–54
Manulla Junction to Kilkenny by train
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The cheapest way to get from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Manulla Junction and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Manulla Junction and Kilkenny is 272 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.
The best way to get from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Manulla Junction to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
Kilkenny is 1h behind Manulla Junction. It is currently 4:05 PM in Manulla Junction and 3:05 PM in Kilkenny.
Manulla Junction to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manulla Junction to Kilkenny is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Manulla Junction, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Manulla Junction to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 4h 31m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Manulla Junction to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Manulla Junction to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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