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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Kilkenneycar car
    9h 39m
    £59–348

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    £50–153

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    10h 2m
    £97–243

  4. 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
    10h 48m
    £96–198

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

    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 Dowdeswell Turnbus bus
    6h 2m
    £53–160

  6. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    10h 35m
    £94–173

  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
    6h 50m
    £78–234

  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 Dowdeswell Turnbus bus
    7h 21m
    £55–240

  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 17m
    £66–194

  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
    7h 43m
    £79–229

  11. 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 51m
    £103–288

  12. 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 32m
    £85–283

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest 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 car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Kilkenney. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dowdeswell Turn via Holyhead, Holyhead, Stafford, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Clarence Parade arrival, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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