There are 4 ways to get from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus via George's Quay
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 53m€13–17Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 10m€14–21Drive 124.7 km
- Drive from Ballsbridge to Kilkennycar 124.7 km
1h 22m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
2h 58m€15–20
Ballsbridge to Kilkenny by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny is to bus via George's Quay which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from American Embassy and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Lansdowne Road and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Kilkenny is 129 km. The road distance is 124.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny without a car is to bus via George's Quay which takes 2h 53m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Ballsbridge to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Ballsbridge to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny is to bus via George's Quay which takes 2h 53m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Ballsbridge to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Ballsbridge to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballsbridge to Kilkenny is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Ballsbridge to Kilkenny.
There are 152+ hotels available in Kilkenny.