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How to get fromStranraer to Kilkennyby car ferry, train, busferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Kilkenny by car ferry, train, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    9h 4m
    €106–364

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    9h 22m
    €24–160

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Kilkennycar car
    5h 43m
    €86–347

  4. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    9h 33m
    €40–57

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    10h 14m
    €41–166

Stranraer to Kilkenny by bus and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Kilkenny. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Connolly, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Kilkenny. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Kilkenny Stn via Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 9h 22m.

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