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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kilkenny to Chester by bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to 3Arenabus bus 717
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    8h 40m
    £64–97

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    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
    5h 14m
    £41–143

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    8h 51m
    £51–331

  4. 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 Chestertrain train
    8h 49m
    £66–101

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    8h 58m
    £104–251

  6. 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 Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 48m
    £47–155

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

    1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 28m
    £56–217

Kilkenny to Chester by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Chester. However, you can take the bus to 3Arena, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkenny to Chester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 8h 51m.

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