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How to get fromAberystwyth to Kilkennyby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    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 / ...
    11h 7m

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth 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 Stnbus bus
    9h 7m
    €86–225

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    11h 11m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    12h 56m
    €125–200

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    8h 37m
    €96–255

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    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 / ...
    11h 15m

  7. Bus, ferry via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    14h 20m
    €100–256

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    8h 56m
    €90–240

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Kilkenny. However, you can take the bus to Holyhead Port, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Kilkenny. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Kilkenny Stn via Holyhead Port, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 11h 11m.

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