There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ballybay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 50m€80–106Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus 32
5h 20m€28–44Drive 210.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Ballybaycar 210.3 km
2h 42m€37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayneybus 32
5h 48m€30–42Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Castleblayneybus 180 / ...
6h 9m
Kilkenny to Ballybay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballybay is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballybay is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ballybay. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Ballybay via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 12 and Castleblayney. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Ballybay. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ballybay is 259 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballybay without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €80 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kilkenny to Ballybay, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Ballybay bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ballybay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballybay is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €80 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballybay, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballybay via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ballybay via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 12, and Castleblayney in around 5h 20m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- 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 Ballybay bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkenny to Ballybay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ballybay is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kilkenny to Ballybay.
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