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

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

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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 18m
    €74–245

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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 / ...
    13h 52m
    €178–280

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton 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
    12h 48m
    €116–474

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    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 34m
    €76–253

  5. 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
    €74–224

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    8h 24m
    €82–281

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

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    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 20m
    €110–388

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    10h 40m
    €118–286

  9. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford 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 / ...
    14h 5m
    €183–287

  10. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    15h 2m
    €178–301

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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 Birmingham New Street, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 52m.

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