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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Kilkennyby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kilkenny by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane PHL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    11h 24m
    €415–974

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane JFK - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    12h 49m
    €233–1,471

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EWR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    11h 59m
    €311–1,030

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane PHL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    16h 43m
    €383–1,446

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,404.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 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 Liberty International Airport, 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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