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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Kilkennyby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kilkenny by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    3h 32m
    €35–214

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    14h 34m
    €148–262

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 Stnbus bus 600
    14h 41m
    €148–352

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kilkenny by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kilkenny. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Kilkenny via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 34m.

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