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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenney is to fly and train and line 801 bus which costs £40 - £170 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kilkenney is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs £45 - £160.

How far is it from Dublin to Kilkenney?

The distance between Dublin and Kilkenney is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Kilkenney without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 32m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Dublin to Kilkenney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkenney?

There are 1573+ hotels available in Kilkenney.

Dublin to Kilkenney - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 801 bus

There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenney by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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, line 801 bus
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Royal Well to Dowdeswell Turnbus
5h 36m
£44–163
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
9h 32m
£101–168
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Kilkenneycar
9h 39m
£58–343
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 36m
£47–152
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 25m
£73–223
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus
7h 7m
£62–236
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 51m
£64–188
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train, line 801 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
4. Take the bus from Royal Well to Dowdeswell Turnbus
6h 55m
£53–238
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 23m
£77–217
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
8h 11m
£84–241
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 445
11h 42m
£95–153
Ferry, train, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 445
11h 51m
£133–298

Dublin to Kilkenney by ferry, train, and bus

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9h 32mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Kilkenney.

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Distance: 271.8 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kilkenney. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cheltenham Spa, walk to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, take the bus to Clarence Parade, walk to Royal Well, then take the line 801 bus to Dowdeswell Turn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dowdeswell Turn via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Clarence Parade, and Royal Well in around 9h 32m.

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