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

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kilkenny by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International 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 49m
    €394–1,023

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    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
    12h 24m
    €292–864

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, bus

    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
    13h 9m
    €292–1,248

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,404.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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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