There are 4 ways to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlerea to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 15m€22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
4h 51m€30–43Drive 172.6 km
- Drive from Castlerea to Kilkennycar 172.6 km
2h 30m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
5h 3m€40–56
Castlerea to Kilkenny by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Castlerea and Kilkenny is 218 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Castlerea to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Kilkenny is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlerea to Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Kilkenny Stn via Athlone Stn in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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Booking & Getting There
Castlerea to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Castlerea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Kilkenny is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Castlerea to Kilkenny.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kilkenny.