There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Manor Mills SC to Hazelhatch Stationbus W6
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Kilkennytrain Re
2h 50m€12–17Line 115 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 717
3h 7m€17–24Drive 112.2 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Kilkennycar 112.2 km
1h 16m€19–27Bus, train via Heuston Station
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Heuston Stationbus X25 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 27m€14–20Line 115 bus, bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Bachelors Walkbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 600
3h 27m€17–26
Maynooth to Kilkenny by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny is to bus and train which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Kilkenny station. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Maynooth and Kilkenny is 123 km. The road distance is 112.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 50m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Maynooth to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Maynooth to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Heuston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Kilkenny is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Maynooth to Kilkenny.
There are 139+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Maynooth University to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Heuston Station in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Manor Mills SC to Hazelhatch Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Maynooth University to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Maynooth to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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