What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which costs €90 - €260 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs €90 - €250.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Kilkenny?

The distance between Basingstoke and Kilkenny is 611 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Kilkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 49m and costs €150 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 154+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Basingstoke to Kilkenny - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basingstoke to Kilkenny by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or 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 to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
6h 34m
€91–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
7h 36m
€80–261
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar
12h 6m
€111–467
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the train from Waterford to Kilkennytrain Re
15h 49m
€150–395
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
7h 19m
€84–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
7h 36m
€103–224
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
7h 58m
€91–301
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus
9h
€94–251
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
8h 12m
€100–245

Basingstoke to Kilkenny by train, ferry, bus, and foot

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15h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 611.3 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basingstoke to Kilkenny via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 12h 6m.

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