There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Castlereatrain Re / ...
5h 13m€31–45Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus 717
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ballaghaderreenbus 22
5h 26m€32–48Drive 187.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreencar 187.3 km
2h 42m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballaghaderreenbus 22
5h 41m€42–60
Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Ballaghaderreen via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Castlerea via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ballaghaderreen is 240 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballaghaderreen, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen via Kildare, Castlerea, and Castlerea Stn in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ballaghaderreen via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kilkenny to Ballaghaderreen.
There are 69+ hotels available in Ballaghaderreen.



