There are 5 ways to get from Schull to Kildare by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Schull to Killarneycar
- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 11m€36–52Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Schull to South Mallbus 237
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
6h 28m€35–51Drive 301.1 km
- Drive from Schull to Kildarecar 301.1 km
3h 18m€51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Schull to Cork Bus Stationbus 237
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
7h 54m€41–59Bus, train via Kilkenny
- Take the bus from Schull to Cork Bus Stationbus 237
- Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re
8h 35m€35–50
Schull to Kildare by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schull to Kildare is to bus and train via Kilkenny which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Schull to Kildare is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Schull to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Schull and arriving at Kildare Village via Cork Bus Station and Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Schull and Kildare is 339 km. The road distance is 301.1 km.
The best way to get from Schull to Kildare without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 28m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Schull to Kildare, including transfers.
Schull to Kildare bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Schull station.
Schull to Kildare bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schull to Kildare is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Schull to Kildare.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kildare.
What companies run services between Schull, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Schull to Kildare Village via Cork Bus Station, Limerick Colbert Station, and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Schull to South Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Schull to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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