How to get from Kilkenny to County Kildare by bus and train?

Kilkenny to County Kildare - Train Schedule

The RAIL train from Kilkenny to County Kildare runs from 06:35 to 21:09, with departures every 55 min-3 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 34 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Kilkenny to County Kildare by bus and train

To get from Kilkenny to County Kildare in Newbridge, take the RAIL train from Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station to Athy station. Next, take the 130 bus from Leinster Street station to Luí Na Gréine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Kilkenny may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to County Kildare on the Moovit app.

154min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 130130
Walk to County Kildare
Leaves from Kilkenny (Macdonagh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kilkenny
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athy
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leinster Street
    ID 136421
    500 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Naas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Luí Na Gréine
    ID 136391
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to County Kildare
    Walk to
    County Kildare
    3.93 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kilkenny to County Kildare

The distance between Kilkenny, Newbridge and County Kildare, Newbridge is approximately 86.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilkenny to County Kildare by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newbridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Kilkenny to County Kildare

To check the bus and train schedule from Kilkenny to County Kildare using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kilkenny) and destination (County Kildare), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Kildare?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 130.

  • Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and County Kildare?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kilkenny to County Kildare?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athy station near Kilkenny in Ireland to Leinster Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leinster Street station near County Kildare in Newbridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kilkenny to County Kildare by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kilkenny in Ireland and County Kildare in Newbridge by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kilkenny to get to County Kildare?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athy station near Kilkenny in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kilkenny and County Kildare?

    Get off the train at the Leinster Street stop, which is closest to County Kildare in Newbridge.

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