The average bus between Ballycastle and Kilkenny takes 9h 7m and the fastest bus takes 7h 19m. 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 3 times a day 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 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 14m • 3 changesWant 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 Market Street station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station, High Street station and The Gresham Hotel station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Ballycastle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Kilkenny is 290.7 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Kilkenny Stn via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and George's Quay in around 8h 42m.