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

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There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Kilkenny by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 17m
    €69–246

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    5. Take the train from Waterford to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    16h 28m
    €166–417

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    31h 3m
    €225–1,398

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar car
    12h 48m
    €115–472

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain 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 30m
    €93–300

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 54m
    €78–221

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 41m
    €89–310

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain 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 22m
    €122–385

  9. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ormonde Roadbus bus 600
    39h 17m
    €511–773

Southampton to Kilkenny by train, ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 train from Southampton Central to Kilkenny via Cardiff Central, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Stn, and Waterford in around 16h 28m.

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