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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kilkennyby plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 10m
    €49–162

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 55m
    €48–188

  3. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    14h 4m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Kilkennycar car
    8h 4m
    €118–395

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    8h 36m
    €76–164

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    8h 25m
    €76–182

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 36m
    €91–261

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    8h 8m
    €65–247

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    14h 13m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 482.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Kilkenny. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kilkenny via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 4m.

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