There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Castlereatrain Ic / ...
3h 43m€20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re / ...
4h 36m€31–42Drive 170.9 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Castlereacar 170.9 km
2h 30m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlereabus 440
4h 56m€40–54
Kilkenny to Castlerea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Castlerea is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Castlerea is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Castlerea via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Castlerea is 218 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kilkenny to Castlerea, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Castlerea is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Castlerea via Kildare in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Castlerea via Athlone Stn in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Castlerea is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kilkenny to Castlerea.
There are 49+ hotels available in Castlerea.