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How to get fromKilkenny to Walesby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Kilkenny to Wales by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    5h 8m
    £35–191

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    6h 7m
    £34–138

  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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 31m
    £113–186

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    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 train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h
    £130–302

  5. 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 Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    14h 2m
    £108–266

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    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 47m
    £45–150

  7. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    7h 46m
    £82–221

  8. 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 Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    7h 43m
    £49–160

  9. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool

    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
    8h 27m
    £56–233

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Wales. 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, then take the line 304 bus to Romilly Schools. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 31m.

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