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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kilkenny is to ferry and bus which costs €100 - €230 and takes 29h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Kilkenny is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Kilkenny station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Poole to Kilkenny?

The distance between Poole and Kilkenny is 630 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 5m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Kilkenny bus from?

Poole to Kilkenny bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Poole to Kilkenny bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 139+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Kilkenny by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
7h 7m
€88–273
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to KilkennyRe
27h 46m
€59–645
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
25h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny
10h 34m
€143–196
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
8h 12m
€108–268
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
8h 26m
€91–303
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
9h 27m
€91–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Road
10h 4m
€119–297
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
29h 3m
€106–222

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poole to Kilkenny.

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Distance: 629.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 bus from Seldown Coach Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 25h 5m.

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