What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Red Cow Luas, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Ballycastle?

The distance between Kilkenny and Ballycastle is 258 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Ballycastle bus from?

Kilkenny to Ballycastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Ballycastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ballycastle is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Kilkenny to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 378+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Kilkenny to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
7h 50m
Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Ballycastlecar 214.9 mi
4h 9m
£54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
8h 9m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
8h 31m

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Dalriada Hospital via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 8h 9m.

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