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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Holyhead is to bus and ferry via Holyhead which costs £45 - £65 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 36m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Holyhead?

The distance between Kilkenny and Holyhead is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 36m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kilkenny to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Kilkenny to Holyhead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Holyhead by bus, ferry, or train

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Eden Quaybus 717
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
6h 36m
£68–98
Bus, ferry via Holyhead
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 39m
£47–62
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
6h 42m
£66–96

Kilkenny to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Holyhead.

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Eden Quay, take the bus to Castleforbes Road, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Holyhead via Bachelors Walk, Abbey Street, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 6h 39m.

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