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How much on train from Dublin to Kilkenny

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  • 20-12-2011 3:09pm
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    i124Q
    Registered Users Posts: 413 ✭✭


    I checked on irishrail.ie but it keeps saying
    'You Must select at least one option from each bookable leg of the journey'

    I DID! And it won't let me proceed, keeps saying that.

    Just looking at how much it cost for a return journey, 1 student.
    Or is the bus cheaper?

    Thanks.


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    Arawn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,158 ✭✭✭Arawn


    bus is about half the price of the train


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    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    i124Q wrote: »
    I checked on irishrail.ie but it keeps saying
    'You Must select at least one option from each bookable leg of the journey'

    I DID! And it won't let me proceed, keeps saying that.

    Just looking at how much it cost for a return journey, 1 student.
    Or is the bus cheaper?

    Thanks.

    It says it on the site there, €29 return. To be fair that's about how much it costs me in petrol.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



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    andyman
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    JJ Kavanaghs is about €15 return, and you get straight into the City Centre instead of adding the LUAS charges if you get the train.


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    Jimmy Iovine
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    If you're a student the Bus Eireann one is €12 return. I won't be getting a train for the foreseeable future anyway. The time you supposedly save by the speed of the train will be eaten up by getting the luas anyway, and that's before you consider the absolute rip-off that it is compared to the bus.


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    i124Q
    Registered Users Posts: 413 ✭✭i124Q


    Jimmy Iovine wrote: »
    If you're a student the Bus Eireann one is €12 return. I won't be getting a train for the foreseeable future anyway. The time you supposedly save by the speed of the train will be eaten up by getting the luas anyway, and that's before you consider the absolute rip-off that it is compared to the bus.

    Nice one. How long does it take usually? Just out of curiosity. ;)


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    Arawn
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    140-150 mins


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    Jimmy Iovine
    Registered Users Posts: 9,416 ✭✭✭Jimmy Iovine


    i124Q wrote: »
    Nice one. How long does it take usually? Just out of curiosity. ;)

    Depends on the time of day. If you're heading up there around 3 then expect it to take 2.5 hours. If you're leaving late at night then it should be quicker.

    I went up there on Saturday. Unfortunately there was an accident on the road between Heuston and O'Connell Street. We were moving at a rate of no more than 10 metres every 3 minutes, easily. The driver said he couldn't let me off on the side of the road in case I got knocked. Thankfully he pulled in to a parking spot and let the whole bus off. If he didn't we'd have been there another 20-25 minutes.

    That's honestly the only hassle I've had with them. They generally arrive late in Kilkenny but the driver has the time made up by the time we hit Dublin. Never underestimate the absolute beauty of bus lanes. Makes everything so much easier.


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    mousehouse
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    Return to Dublin for a student is €19.80 but only if you have the Student Travel Card which this current one is the pinky coloured card they do not accept individual college cards.


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    JohnMc1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭JohnMc1


    i124Q wrote: »
    I checked on irishrail.ie but it keeps saying
    'You Must select at least one option from each bookable leg of the journey'

    I DID! And it won't let me proceed, keeps saying that.

    Just looking at how much it cost for a return journey, 1 student.
    Or is the bus cheaper?

    Thanks.

    Usually about 32.50 for the train.


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