Kilkenny to Ballymena Buses

Kilkenny to Ballymena buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Ballymena takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Ballymena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 23m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...

6h 13m

£27–39

Kilkenny to Ballymena bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Kilkenny and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 8:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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