What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel is to drive and car ferry which costs £80 - £120 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs £80 - £120.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Kilkeel is 358 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 17h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel?

It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkeel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkeel?

There are 342+ hotels available in Kilkeel.

Aberystwyth to Kilkeel - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and bus

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
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Drive from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeel
11h 27m
£98–178
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkeel
7h 5m
£84–115
Train, ferry, drive via Dundalk
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Grand Canal Dock to DundalkRe / ...
5. Drive from Dundalk to Kilkeel
14h 8m
£96–174
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus StationX1
17h 25m
Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus StationT5
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus StationX1
18h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 355.8 mi
Duration: 11h 27m

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, Castleforbes Road, North Wall Quay, Grand Canal Dock, and Dundalk in around 14h 8m.

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