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How to get fromKilkenny to Birminghamby bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Kilkenny to Birmingham by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    5h 9m
    £32–115

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Birminghamcar car
    10h 12m
    £69–359

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    10h 47m
    £84–155

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    15h 47m
    £108–303

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 59m
    £60–186

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    3. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 26m
    £55–166

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 56m
    £62–201

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 59m
    £78–201

  9. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    6h 46m
    £46–208

  10. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    11h 42m
    £94–181

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Birmingham, England?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Birmingham. However, you can take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkenny to Birmingham via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 12m.

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