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How to get fromKilkenny to Liverpoolby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kilkenny to Liverpool by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Liverpoolcar
    6h 41m
    £80–101

  2. Bus, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Red Cow Luasbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    4h 16m
    £44–192

  3. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin HeustontrainRe
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    10h 3m
    £68–101

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Bachelors Walkbus600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    10h 6m
    £89–137

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin HeustontrainRe
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    10h 4m
    £88–136

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Hood street

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Eden Quaybus717
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    11h 16m
    £63–97

  7. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Red Cow Luasbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    6h 51m
    £47–135

Kilkenny to Liverpool by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Liverpool. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Liverpool. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Liverpool Lime Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Chester in around 10h 3m.

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