There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle 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 Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
7h 6m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate Stbus 717
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
7h 48m€49–70Drive 268.6 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Ballycastlecar 268.6 km
3h 46m€46–66Bus, line 821 bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
- Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus 821
9h 13m€48–69
Kilkenny to Ballycastle by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle is to train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Ballycastle via Heuston Station and Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Ballina via Kildare and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ballycastle is 332 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Ballycastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballycastle is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballycastle via Kildare, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ballycastle via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–24
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €28–40
Bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkmayo.ie
Bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Ballycastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Kilkenny to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ballycastle is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kilkenny to Ballycastle.
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