The average bus between Ballina and Kilkenny takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballina to Kilkenny. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Ballina and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballina to Kilkenny? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Ballina to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballina station.
Ballina to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
The distance between Ballina and Kilkenny is 81.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Ballina to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 5h 11m.