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How to get fromManchester to Kilkennyby train, plane, bus, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Kilkenny by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus
    5h 23m
    €50–176

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    €44–145

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus 717
    10h 26m
    €80–142

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    10h 37m
    €107–192

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Kilkennycar car
    9h 31m
    €142–214

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    €47–168

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    7h 48m
    €44–174

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    €56–297

Manchester to Kilkenny by train, foot, ferry, tram, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 10h 26m.

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