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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny is to bus and ferry which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs €65 - €200.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kilkenny?

The distance between Cardiff and Kilkenny is 422 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which takes 11h 23m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 136+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Cardiff to Kilkenny - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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, bus via Fishguard
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the train from Waterford to KilkennyRe
11h 23m
€79–156
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
6h 56m
€51–283
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KilkennyRe / ...
12h 19m
€139–242
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
13h 50m
€66–104
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny
9h 4m
€117–159
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the train from Waterford to KilkennyRe
12h 35m
€79–120
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
6h 54m
€67–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
8h 3m
€81–250
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Road
8h 55m
€95–227
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
9h 44m
€89–212

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

13Weekly Services

11h 23mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny.

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Distance: 421.8 km
Duration: 11h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, 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 Cardiff Central to Kilkenny via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 19m.

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