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How to get fromAberystwyth to Kilkeelby train, ferry, car, bus or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel by train, ferry, car, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Drive from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeelcar
    11h 23m
    £123–184
  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Goodwick SquarebusT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollytrainIc
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to NewrytrainIc / ...
    15h 49m
    £67–111
  3. Train, ferry, drive via Dundalk

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the train from Tara Street to DundalktrainRe / ...
    5. Drive from Dundalk to Kilkeelcar
    13h 47m
    £118–179
  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Goodwick SquarebusT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus132
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus StationbusX1
    16h 32m
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkeelcar
    7h 5m
    £83–109

Questions & Answers

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.

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