There are 4 ways to get from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 7m€16–23Drive 45.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballybrophy to Kilkennycar 45.1 km
42 min€8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Market Yardbus 838
3h 14m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballybrophy to Kilkennytaxi 45.1 km
42 min€75–95
Ballybrophy to Kilkenny by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise Stn and arriving at Market Yard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballybrophy and arriving at Kilkenny via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Ballybrophy and Kilkenny is 140 km. The road distance is 45.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Ballybrophy to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Portlaoise Stn station.
Ballybrophy to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Ballybrophy, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Slieve Bloom Coach Tours operates a bus from Portlaoise Stn to Market Yard twice daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
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 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
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Booking & Getting There
Ballybrophy to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Market Yard station.
Ballybrophy to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybrophy to Kilkenny is 45 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Ballybrophy to Kilkenny.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kilkenny.