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

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Kilkenny by bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    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 train from Waterford to KilkennytrainRe
    12h 33m
    €63–151

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 New Rossbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from New Ross to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus374
    12h 35m
    €62–151

  3. 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 9m
    €124–188

  4. 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
    €90–126

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
    8h 48m
    €83–252

  6. Bus, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus4X
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus600
    13h 18m

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, 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
    €65–239

Aberystwyth to Kilkenny by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest 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 Fishguard Harbour station, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, walk to Waterford, then take the train to Kilkenny. 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 9m.

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