What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney is to fly and train which costs £50 - £240 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs £50 - £240.

How far is it from Cork to Kilkenney?

The distance between Cork and Kilkenney is 316 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to Kilkenney without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Kilkenney without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 14h 2m and costs £210 - £400.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Kilkenney?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cork to Kilkenney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkenney?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Kilkenney.

Cork to Kilkenney - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Kilkenney by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 19m
£85–241
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 9m
£54–234
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Kilkenneycar
12h 27m
£95–584
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
4. Take the taxi from Ledbury to Kilkenneytaxi
14h 2m
£215–396
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 801 bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mars-denbus
7h 54m
£110–284
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
8h 5m
£80–245
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
8h 6m
£80–300
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, line 801 bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mars-denbus
8h 58m
£85–300
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
8h 40m
£89–309

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cork to Kilkenney.

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Distance: 313.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kilkenney, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Kilkenney. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cheltenham Spa, walk to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, take the bus to Clarence Parade arrival, walk to Royal Well Bus Station, then take the line 801 bus to Dowdeswell Turn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Kilkenney via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 27m.

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