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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £110 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 2m and costs £50 - £110.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Portpatrick?

The distance between Kilkenny and Portpatrick is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portpatrick without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 52m and costs £70 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Kilkenny to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 117+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

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

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

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
9h 52m
£70–302
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
6h 2m
£53–107
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Red Cow Luasbus 717
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
10h 43m
£75–307

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 270.6 mi
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Portpatrick. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to George's Dock, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Portpatrick via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Great Northern Mall, Jordanstown Train Station [bus stop], Jordanstown, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 10h 43m.

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