The average bus between Kilkenny and Ballyshannon takes 5h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilkenny to Ballyshannon. 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 hourly between Kilkenny and Ballyshannon. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ballyshannon at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Ballyshannon? 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 Kilkenny to Ballyshannon. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Ballyshannon station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Kilkenny to Ballyshannon bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ballyshannon bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Ballyshannon station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ballyshannon is 214.6 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ballyshannon via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 5h 58m.