There are 2 ways to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny by ferry, bus, or train
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
- Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 600
7h 40m€58–106Ferry, bus, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
- Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the train from Waterford to Kilkennytrain Re
7h 42m€56–101
Fishguard to Kilkenny by ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny is to ferry and bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €55 - €110.
The distance between Fishguard and Kilkenny is 231 km.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny, including transfers.
There are 138+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Fishguard to Kilkenny. However, you can take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, then take the bus to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Kilkenny via Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, and Waterford in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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