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How to get fromKilkenny to Ballinaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ballina by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    5h 36m
    €28–41

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    6h 18m
    €37–53

  3. Drive 242.3 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Ballinacar car 242.3 km
    3h 22m
    €41–59

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    7h 32m
    €44–62

Kilkenny to Ballina by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballina via Kildare and Manulla Junction in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ballina Bus Stn via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 6h 18m.

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