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

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

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    3h 43m
    €37–166

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Luton 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
    11h 21m
    €105–458

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe 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 / ...
    13h 3m
    €105–243

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International 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
    14h 12m
    €132–248

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    5h 31m
    €48–313

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Luton to Kilkenny. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luton to Kilkenny via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 21m.

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