There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead 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 Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 21m€46–64Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 35m€45–66Ferry, bus via Dublin
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
6h 35m€91–236
Holyhead to Kilkenny by ferry, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny is to ferry and bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs €45 - €65.
The distance between Holyhead and Kilkenny is 233 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Holyhead to Kilkenny, including transfers.
There are 151+ 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 Castleforbes Road, take the bus to N Wall Quay, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., and Burgh Quay in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from N Wall Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–220
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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