There are 3 ways to get from Newbridge to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newbridge to Claremorristrain Re
3h 24m€26–41Bus
- Take the bus from Bad Lippspringe Way to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
6h 14m€42–58Drive 181.5 km
- Drive from Newbridge to Knockcar 181.5 km
2h 29m€31–45
Newbridge to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newbridge to Knock is to train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Newbridge to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newbridge to Knock. However, there are services departing from Bad Lippspringe Way and arriving at Knock via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Newbridge to Knock. However, there are services departing from Newbridge and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Newbridge and Knock is 191 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.
The best way to get from Newbridge to Knock without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Newbridge to Knock, including transfers.
Newbridge to Knock bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Bad Lippspringe Way station.
Newbridge to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.
The best way to get from Newbridge to Knock is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Newbridge, IE-KE, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Newbridge to Claremorris 3 times a week. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Lippspringe Way to Knock via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Athlone Stn in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Newbridge to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Bad Lippspringe Way to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Newbridge to Knock bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Newbridge to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newbridge to Knock is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Newbridge to Knock.
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