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How to get fromDublin to Kilkenneyby car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Kilkenney by car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Kilkenneycar car
    9h 39m
    £58–338

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 801 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Well to Dowdeswell Turnbus bus
    5h 59m
    £44–163

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    10h 3m
    £102–175

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Royal Wellbus bus 445
    12h 1m
    £91–147

  5. Ferry, train, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Royal Wellbus bus 445
    12h 9m
    £128–290

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 57m
    £45–152

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - 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
    6h 49m
    £72–223

  8. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train, line 801 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Royal Well to Dowdeswell Turnbus bus
    7h 22m
    £53–238

  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 18m
    £64–198

  10. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - 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
    7h 44m
    £75–216

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

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - 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 8m
    £89–278

  12. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - 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 41m
    £83–245

Dublin to Kilkenney by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kilkenney. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Kilkenney. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dowdeswell Turn via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Railway Station, Clarence Parade, and Royal Well in around 10h 3m.

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