There are 5 ways to get from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 10m€25–39Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 51m€43–60Drive 204.2 km
- Drive from Ballinrobe to Kilkennycar 204.2 km
2h 45m€36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 20m€37–51Bus
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
7h 8m€44–64
Ballinrobe to Kilkenny by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballinrobe and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Galway Coach Stn and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Ballinrobe and Kilkenny is 276 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Ballinrobe to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballinrobe station.
Ballinrobe to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Ballinrobe, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny via Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny Stn via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–27
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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Booking & Getting There
Ballinrobe to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Ballinrobe to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinrobe to Kilkenny is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Ballinrobe to Kilkenny.
There are 156+ hotels available in Kilkenny.



