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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenney by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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    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 Kilkeney Innbus bus
    5h 55m
    £38–140

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    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
    10h 7m
    £72–213

  3. 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
    £142–214

  4. 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
    5h 56m
    £44–164

  5. 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
    6h 37m
    £56–223

  6. 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
    6h 41m
    £61–265

  7. 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 Kilkeney Innbus bus
    7h 43m
    £83–269

  8. 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 Kilkeney Innbus bus
    7h 31m
    £43–221

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train, line 801 bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kilkeney Innbus bus
    8h 19m
    £69–241

  10. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    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 7m
    £134–203

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest 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 bus to Dublin Airport 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 arrival, walk to Royal Well Bus Station, then take the line 801 bus to Kilkeney Inn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeney Inn via Holyhead, Holyhead, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Clarence Parade arrival, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 10h 7m.

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