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

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Kilkenny by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar car
    9h 53m
    €81–422

  2. Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 15m
    €39–155

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    11h 27m
    €108–177

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    11h 43m
    €109–177

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 30m
    €72–222

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 48m
    €77–221

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby 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 Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 44m
    €57–181

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 50m
    €78–190

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    9h 32m
    €85–277

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby 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 Derby to Kilkenny Stn via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 11h 27m.

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