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

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There are 10 ways to get from Northampton to Kilkenny by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 31m
    €48–169

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 48m
    €44–223

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Northampton 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
    10h 54m
    €97–446

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rugby 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 / ...
    12h 50m
    €115–227

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 21m
    €81–259

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 40m
    €79–302

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    9h 9m
    €115–404

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    8h 24m
    €67–304

  9. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    12h 59m
    €124–234

  10. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    13h 37m
    €125–234

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Northampton to Kilkenny via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 54m.

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