Kilkenny to Ballymena Trains

Kilkenny to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilkenny and Ballymena takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. 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.

6h 46m
Duration: 227 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re

5h 57m

£36–53

Kilkenny to Ballymena train times

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 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:33 PM → 8:59 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:09 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
13h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:35 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 31m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:40 PM → 7:59 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
2:44 PM → 10:29 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 3 changes
7:09 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
15h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Ballymena? 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.

Kilkenny to Ballymena trains

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Kilkenny to Ballymena train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:33 PM → 8:59 PM

9:09 PM → 10:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM

7:28 AM → 12:59 PM

8:30 AM → 1:59 PM

11:45 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:35 AM → 12:59 PM

7:28 AM → 1:59 PM

8:30 AM → 2:59 PM

11:45 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:40 PM → 7:59 PM

2:44 PM → 10:29 PM

4:45 PM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

7:09 PM → 10:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM

7:28 AM → 12:59 PM

8:30 AM → 1:59 PM

11:45 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM

7:28 AM → 12:59 PM

8:30 AM → 1:59 PM

11:45 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:59 AM

7:28 AM → 12:59 PM

8:30 AM → 1:59 PM

11:45 AM → 5:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena

Train trips from Kilkenny

Train trips to Ballymena

Alternative transport options

9:09 PM → 10:59 AM
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4:45 PM → 6:54 AM
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7:09 PM → 10:59 AM
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