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How to get fromCardiff to Kilkenny (Region)by train, ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny (Region) by train, ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the taxi from Rosslare Harbour to Kilkenny (Region)taxi taxi
    8h 24m
    €198–275

  2. Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    7h 7m
    €45–243

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    7h 41m
    €53–192

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to New Rossbus bus 370
    12h 28m
    €147–342

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    8h 37m
    €94–225

Cardiff to Kilkenny (Region) by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kilkenny (Region). However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, then take the taxi to Kilkenny (Region). Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, take the bus to Ormonde Road, walk to Kilkenny, then take the line 499 bus to Danesfort.

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