There are 3 ways to get from Ballybunion to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbertbus 314
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
6h 47m€39–54Drive 192.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballybunion to Kilkennycar 192.4 km
2h 48m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Kildaretrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
8h 16m€54–79
Ballybunion to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballybunion to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ballybunion to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybunion to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Ballybunnion and arriving at Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballybunion to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Ballybunion and Kilkenny is 233 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ballybunion to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Ballybunion to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballybunnion station.
Ballybunion to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Ballybunion, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballybunnion to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballybunnion to Kilkenny via Listowel, Tralee Bus Station, Tralee, and Kildare in around 8h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €24–35
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Ballybunion to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Ballybunion to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybunion to Kilkenny is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Ballybunion to Kilkenny.
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