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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €210 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs €50 - €210.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kilkenny?

The distance between Nottingham and Kilkenny is 546 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kilkenny without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 25m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Nottingham to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 138+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Nottingham to Kilkenny - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Nottingham to Kilkenny by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
7h 17m
€82–267
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
6h 21m
€52–203
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
12h 25m
€100–212
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kilkennycar
10h 57m
€165–241
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
7h 17m
€58–211
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
7h 44m
€67–218
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
9h 13m
€65–235
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus
9h 46m
€66–248
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 717
12h 48m
€137–264

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

26Weekly Services

12h 25mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Kilkenny.

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Distance: 545.9 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Kilkenny via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 25m.

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