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How to get fromDublin to Kilkenneyby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    9h 6m
    £108–208

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 801 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Clock House Squarebus bus
    6h 25m
    £46–170

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus 445
    12h 35m
    £87–176

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilkenneycar car
    10h 14m
    £117–209

  5. Ferry, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    11h 18m
    £94–194

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 28m
    £50–149

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 16m
    £82–235

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 801 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mars-denbus bus
    7h 58m
    £98–264

  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 46m
    £69–205

  10. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    8h 11m
    £80–215

  11. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain train
    8h 36m
    £86–259

  12. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train, line 801 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Clock House Squarebus bus
    8h 22m
    £55–251

Dublin to Kilkenney by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kilkenney. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Cheltenham Spa, then take the taxi to Kilkenney. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Clock House Square via Holyhead, Holyhead, Hereford, Country Bus Station, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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