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How to get fromKilkenney to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Kilkenney to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 23m
    €59–178

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 14m
    €126–233

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kilkenney to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 36m
    €69–403

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 54m
    €98–206

  5. Line 801 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dowdeswell Turn to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    5h 37m
    €65–185

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 11m
    €90–278

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    7h 2m
    €116–325

  8. Line 801 bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dowdeswell Turn to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    6h 50m
    €64–275

  9. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    7h 23m
    €87–234

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    7h 41m
    €98–322

  11. Bus, train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 18m
    €105–286

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kilkenney, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenney to Dublin. However, you can take the line 801 bus to Royal Well Bus Station, walk to High Street, take the bus to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, walk to Cheltenham Spa, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkenney to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 14m.

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