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How to get fromKilkenney to Dublinby train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Kilkenney to Dublin by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 16m
    €115–195

  2. Line 801 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dowdeswell Turn to Royal Wellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    5h 46m
    €54–192

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kilkenney to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 36m
    €71–405

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 58m
    €110–187

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    14h 27m
    €159–356

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 33m
    €54–181

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 16m
    €89–277

  8. Line 801 bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dowdeswell Turn to Royal Wellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    6h 55m
    €65–278

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    7h 17m
    €112–329

  10. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    6h 56m
    €87–242

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    7h 55m
    €103–287

Kilkenney to Dublin by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Kilkenney, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenney to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Cheltenham Spa, take the train to Stafford, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkenney to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 9h 36m.

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