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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Kilkenny by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain 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
    5h 12m
    €51–186

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    5h 43m
    €40–158

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester 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
    8h 56m
    €64–399

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    9h 52m
    €91–148

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    10h 27m
    €92–148

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 43m
    €53–159

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    7h 47m
    €51–233

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, 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 Manchester to Kilkenny via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 56m.

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