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How to get fromAberystwyth to Kilkennyby bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2busT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus600
    12h 24m
    €65–121

  2. Train, ferry

    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 Dublin Heuston to KilkennytrainRe / ...
    13h 5m
    €118–197

  3. 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 Kilkennycar
    7h 3m
    €93–125

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
    9h 12m
    €68–196

  5. Bus, ferry via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2busT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus600
    12h 25m
    €65–121

Aberystwyth to Kilkenny by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Kilkenny. However, you can take the bus to Ffordd yr Efail 2, take the line 410 bus to Goodwick Square, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, then take the bus to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Kilkenny via Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 5m.

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