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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Kilkenny

Composite routes from Ballina to Kilkenny

Cheapest
3 h 12 min
Car
257 km.
from $14
Other
5 h 58 min
204 km.
from $55.11
6 h 20 min
204 km.
from $59.91

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Manulla Junction to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Longford
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Bus from Longford Station to Kilkenny
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Kilkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Kilkenny is to night bus and bus which costs $30.43 - $43.48 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Kilkenny?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina station to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballina, Bus Station and arriving at Ormonde Road via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ballina and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Kilkenny via Manulla Junction and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Ballina to Kilkenny?

The distance between Ballina and Kilkenny is 305 km. The road distance is 257.7 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Kilkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Kilkenny?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ballina to Kilkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Kilkenny bus from?

Ballina to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Ballina, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Kilkenny train from?

Ballina to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Manulla Junction station.

Train or bus from Ballina to Kilkenny?

The best way to get from Ballina to Kilkenny is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Ballina to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Ballina to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway, arrive at Dublin Heuston Station.

Where does the Ballina to Kilkenny train arrive?

Ballina to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Kilkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Kilkenny is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ballina to Kilkenny.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 127+ hotels available in Kilkenny. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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