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

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

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  1. Fly from Liverpool, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus
    5h 19m
    €57–171

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus
    6h 55m
    €54–170

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus 717
    9h 2m
    €68–104

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    9h 17m
    €92–148

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Kilkennycar car
    9h 52m
    €147–217

Chester to Kilkenny by train, foot, ferry, tram, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 9h 2m.

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