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How to get fromWales to Kilkennyby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Kilkenny by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 17m
    €54–162

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    5h 48m
    €39–225

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    12h 11m
    €143–247

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    12h 12m
    €109–184

  5. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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
    6h 37m
    €43–159

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

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    6h 41m
    €59–196

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    8h 43m
    €104–224

  8. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ormonde Roadbus bus 600
    12h 50m
    €105–313

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Wales to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Cardiff Central to Kilkenny via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 11m.

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