There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe 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 Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 38m€24–35Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballinrobebus 456
6h 42m€45–64Drive 204.4 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Ballinrobecar 204.4 km
2h 46m€36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballinrobebus 456
6h 6m€37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
6h 59m€45–62
Kilkenny to Ballinrobe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Ballinrobe via Crampton Quay and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ballinrobe is 276 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Ballinrobe bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ballinrobe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballinrobe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris Stn in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ballinrobe via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Stn, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Ballinrobe bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Ballinrobe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ballinrobe is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kilkenny to Ballinrobe.
There are 121+ hotels available in Ballinrobe.







