What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kilkenny station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kilkenny?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kilkenny is 483 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kilkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilkenny bus from?

Edinburgh to Kilkenny bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kilkenny bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 140+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Edinburgh to Kilkenny - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
6h 11m
€57–179
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
7h 39m
€52–241
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 717
14h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kilkennycar
7h 56m
€113–167
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
6h 54m
€62–169
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus
8h 8m
€55–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain
8h 59m
€71–147
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain
8h 47m
€68–185
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 600
14h 26m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
14h 44m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 482.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Kilkenny. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 14h 22m.

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