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How to get fromChester to Kilkennyby car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Kilkenny by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar car
    8h 44m
    €58–391

  2. Fly from Liverpool, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    5h 19m
    €48–152

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester 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 / ...
    9h 9m
    €68–131

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester 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 717
    9h 17m
    €72–226

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    5h 52m
    €59–181

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 440.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Kilkenny. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Kilkenny. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Kilkenny via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 9m.

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