The average train between Kilkenny and Ballymena takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kilkenny and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Kilkenny to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ballymena is 253.9 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 35m.