The average bus between Ballycastle and Kilkenny takes 8h 40m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle 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 every 4 hours between Ballycastle and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Ballycastle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Kilkenny is 290.7 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Kilkenny Stn via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 8h 49m.