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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Kilkenny (Region) by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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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 26m
    €196–286

  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 21m
    €46–224

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to New Rossbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from New Ross to Bennettsbridgebus bus 882
    13h 18m
    €72–235

  4. 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 56m
    €56–195

  5. 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
    4. Take the bus from New Ross to Bennettsbridgebus bus 882
    12h 28m
    €101–292

  6. 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 48m
    €108–236

Cardiff to Kilkenny (Region) by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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 a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bennettsbridge via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and New Ross in around 13h 18m.

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