There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny by ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 22m€45–66Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
6h 26m€48–67Ferry, bus via Dublin
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 40m€88–233
Holyhead to Kilkenny by ferry, foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny is to ferry and train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny is to ferry and train which takes 6h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
The distance between Holyhead and Kilkenny is 240 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny, including transfers.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
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 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
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