There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel by train, ferry, car, bus, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry, drive
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Drive from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeel
11h 23m£123–184Bus, ferry, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Goodwick SquareT5
- Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
- Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollyIc
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to NewryIc / ...
15h 49m£67–111Train, ferry, drive via Dundalk
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Tara Street to DundalkRe / ...
- Drive from Dundalk to Kilkeel
13h 47m£118–179Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Goodwick SquareT5
- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
- Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus StationX1
16h 32mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkeel
7h 5m£83–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel is to bus and ferry and train which costs £65 - £120 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs £80 - £110.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Kilkeel is 358 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 16h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel, including transfers.
There are 346+ hotels available in Kilkeel.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Kilkeel, Northern Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then drive to Kilkeel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel via Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, George's Dock, Tara Street, and Dundalk in around 13h 47m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
Train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–18
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Goodwick Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £38–43
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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