Rome2Rio

How to get fromLiverpool to Kilkennyby car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Kilkenny

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Kilkenny by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar car
    8h 11m
    €55–384

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus
    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
    5h 37m
    €39–171

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl 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 / ...
    10h 13m
    €80–154

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    10h 22m
    €114–269

  5. Fly from Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    4h 55m
    €42–160

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 411.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Kilkenny. However, you can 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Kilkenny via Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides