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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 323 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Limerick Colbertbus bus 323
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus bus 717
    5h 11m
    €32–44

  2. Drive 93.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballina to Kilkennycar car 93.7 km
    1h 37m
    €16–23

  3. Line 323 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Limerick Colbertbus bus 323
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 43m
    €35–49

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus bus 838
    5h 29m
    €29–42

  5. Line 323 bus, line 397 bus, bus, line 489 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Nenaghbus bus 323
    2. Take the bus from Nenagh to Thurlesbus bus 397 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles to Ballynontybus bus 896 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Storesbus bus 489
    5h 38m
    €26–40

Ballina to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Ballina to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 5h 11m.

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