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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilkeney Inn 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 50m
    €55–180

  2. Line 801 bus, line 98 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilkeney Inn to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Promenade to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stnbus bus
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 43m
    €53–193

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h
    €101–267

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kilkenney to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    10h 6m
    €163–237

  5. 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 24m
    €72–302

  6. Line 801 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kilkeney Inn to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    7h 5m
    €95–309

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

    1. Take the bus from Kilkeney Inn 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
    7h 18m
    €53–254

  8. 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 44m
    €78–296

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    7h 59m
    €68–345

  10. 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
    12h 13m
    €139–223

  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 22m
    €114–178

Kilkenney to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest 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 Promenade, take the line 98 bus to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, walk to Cheltenham Spa, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 bus from Dowdeswell Turn to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h.

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