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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    7h 41m
    €45–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to High Streetbus bus 218 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    8h 42m
    €33–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    8h 23m
    €47–176

  4. Drive  346.4 km

    1. Drive from Ballycastle to Kilkennycar car 346.4 km
    4h 10m
    €64–92

  5. Bus, train via Dublin #2

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    8h 4m
    €46–67

Ballycastle to Kilkenny by bus and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to Kilkenny Stn via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and George's Quay in around 8h 42m.

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