There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Balbriggan by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 101 bus via Airport Zone 16
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 39m€25–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
3h€17–24Drive 155.8 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Balbriggancar 155.8 km
1h 38m€27–39Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbrigganbus 101
3h 20m€25–35
Kilkenny to Balbriggan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Balbriggan is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Balbriggan via Red Cow Luas and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Kilkenny and Balbriggan is 158 km. The road distance is 155.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Balbriggan without a car is to bus and line 101 bus via Airport Zone 16 which takes 2h 39m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Kilkenny to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Balbriggan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Balbriggan is to bus and line 101 bus via Airport Zone 16 which takes 2h 39m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Balbriggan via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Balbriggan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Balbriggan is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Kilkenny to Balbriggan.
There are 163+ hotels available in Balbriggan.