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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Leeds 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
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar car
    9h 29m
    €77–416

  2. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    5h 48m
    €37–134

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    12h 2m
    €103–183

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    12h 27m
    €104–183

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 53m
    €68–215

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 46m
    €55–181

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 33m
    €78–228

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    8h 47m
    €66–286

Leeds to Kilkenny by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Kilkenny. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Kilkenny. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeds to Kilkenny Stn via Newton-le-Willows, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 12h 2m.

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