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 Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

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 train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 10m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 136+ 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, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
6h 11m
€59–179
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KilkennyRe / ...
14h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Kilkenny
7h 55m
€113–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
6h 52m
€67–254
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
8h 42m
€77–153
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Road
8h 13m
€60–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
8h 36m
€76–211
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NCL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
7h 48m
€59–240
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station717
14h 19m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
14h 23m

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny.

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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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kilkenny via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 10m.

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