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How to get fromHolyhead to Kilkennyby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    6h 22m
    €36–65

  2. Ferry, bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    6h 40m
    €32–138

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    6h 23m
    €39–66

Holyhead to Kilkenny by ferry, foot, tram, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Kilkenny. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Kilkenny. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 6h 23m.

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