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

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There are 11 ways to get from Northampton to Kilkenny by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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
    €96–444

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park 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
    7h 8m
    €44–173

  3. 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 6m
    €115–227

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    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
    14h 13m
    €116–205

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

    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 36m
    €48–179

  6. 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 25m
    €125–234

  7. 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 27m
    €81–279

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 30m
    €125–368

  9. 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 51m
    €80–282

  10. 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 13m
    €115–414

  11. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Market Harborough to East Midlands Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    8h 14m
    €64–199

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton to Kilkenny. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Kilkenny. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Kilkenny via Rugby, Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 6m.

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