There are 4 ways to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny by ferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
- Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to New Rossbus 370
- Take the bus from New Ross to John Street Lwrbus 882
7h 51m€52–74Ferry, bus via Waterford
- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
- Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 370
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
8h 11m€56–91Ferry, bus via Waterford #2
- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus 340
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ormonde Roadbus 600
8h 36m€63–104Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus 340
- Take the train from Waterford to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
8h 48m€64–92
Fishguard to Kilkenny by ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny is to ferry and bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €50 - €75.
The distance between Fishguard and Kilkenny is 210 km.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Fishguard to Kilkenny, including transfers.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Fishguard to Kilkenny. However, you can take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to New Ross, then take the bus to John Street Lwr. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Kilkenny Stn via Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Stn in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Rosslare Europort to New Ross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from New Ross to John Street Lwr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–9
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
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