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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kilkenny is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €220 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €80 - €280.

How far is it from Exeter to Kilkenny?

The distance between Exeter and Kilkenny is 502 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Kilkenny without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which takes 14h 44m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Exeter to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 143+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Exeter to Kilkenny - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Kilkenny by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
6h 17m
€82–273
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
7h 5m
€74–216
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
14h 44m
€131–270
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Port
4. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Road600
31h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny
10h 32m
€141–194
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Road
9h 1m
€100–265
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
9h 3m
€77–390
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
10h 15m
€83–377
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
15h 52m
€128–230

Exeter to Kilkenny by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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14h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Kilkenny. However, you can take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Exeter St Davids to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 14h 44m.

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