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

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

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  1. Fly from Liverpool, bus

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    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 8m
    €50–178

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar car
    8h 44m
    €59–392

  3. 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 6m
    €120–293

  4. 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 22m
    €76–123

  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
    6h 42m
    €56–183

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, 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 vehicle from Chester to Kilkenny via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 44m.

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