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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 58m
    €125–200

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    13h 35m
    €150–342

  4. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 40m
    €96–255

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 58m
    €90–240

  6. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    10h 56m
    €117–342

  7. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    11h 24m
    €107–273

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    11h 52m
    €103–295

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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 train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, 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 2 to Kilkenny Stn via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 13h 35m.

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