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How to get fromNew York to Kilkennyby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Kilkenny by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane JFK - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    11h 40m
    €265–687

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EWR - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    11h 43m
    €309–895

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane PHL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    13h 23m
    €433–1,641

  4. Train, train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    3. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BDL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    14h 55m
    €431–1,857

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane JFK - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train
    15h 12m
    €376–814

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BOS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    14h 57m
    €295–809

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EWR - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train
    15h 21m
    €310–1,022

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,266.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from New York to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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.

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