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How to get fromBalbriggan to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 101 bus, bus via Airport Zone 16

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    3h 23m
    €25–37

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    3h 37m
    €16–25

  3. Drive  156.4 km

    1. Drive from Balbriggan to Kilkennycar car 156.4 km
    1h 38m
    €28–40

  4. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busárasbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    4h 16m
    €25–34

Balbriggan to Kilkenny by bus and foot

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balbriggan to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 37m.

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