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How to get fromCork to Kilkenneyby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Kilkenney by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 15m
    £84–216

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 8m
    £56–235

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Kilkenneycar car
    12h 27m
    £96–400

  4. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Ledbury to Kilkenneytaxi taxi
    14h 1m
    £226–324

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Royal Wellbus bus 445
    17h 56m
    £113–180

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 801 bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mars-denbus bus
    8h 1m
    £117–391

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    8h
    £81–269

  8. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    8h 5m
    £81–286

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, line 801 bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mars-denbus bus
    9h 2m
    £84–280

  10. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain train
    8h 43m
    £88–358

Cork to Kilkenney by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kilkenney, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Kilkenney. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cheltenham Spa, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Clarence Parade, walk to Royal Well, then take the line 801 bus to Dowdeswell Turn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Kilkenney via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 27m.

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