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How to get fromMelbourne to Kilkennyby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    27h 57m
    €529–1,538

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    33h 38m
    €379–980

  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    33h 7m
    €852–2,368

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MEL - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    31h 29m
    €793–1,053

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    36h 31m
    €609–1,176

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€520Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,351.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Kilkenny. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Connolly, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Kilkenny.

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