There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
3h 12m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 35m€26–35Drive 119.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Ballinasloecar 119.3 km
1h 43m€21–31Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus 717
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ballinasloebus 763
4h 55m€26–35
Kilkenny to Ballinasloe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Ballinasloe via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Ballinasloe via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ballinasloe is 185 km. The road distance is 119.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe via Kildare in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- 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 Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- 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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Heuston Station to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ballinasloe is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Kilkenny to Ballinasloe.
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