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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kilkenny to Kerry by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    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 Kerrycar car
    9h 58m
    £65–350

  2. 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 Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train train
    12h 9m
    £102–180

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 717
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Drive from Betws-y-Coed station to Kerrycar car
    12h 59m
    £68–186

  4. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train, bus

    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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Welshpool Tesco to Herbert Armsbus bus
    9h 16m

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpooltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Welshpool Tesco to Herbert Armsbus bus
    9h 28m

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    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 Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Welshpool Tesco to Herbert Armsbus bus
    10h 25m

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    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
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    5. Take the bus from Welshpool Tesco to Herbert Armsbus bus
    11h 20m

  8. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Welshpool Tesco to Herbert Armsbus bus
    11h 58m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Kerry, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Kerry. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Kerry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Kerry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Shrewsbury, and Newtown (Powys) in around 12h 9m.

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