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How to get fromKilkenny to Ballymenaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5h 35m
    £36–53

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    6h 13m

  3. Drive 189.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Ballymenacar car 189.2 mi
    3h 39m
    £47–67

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    6h 26m

Kilkenny to Ballymena by train, tram, and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 13m.

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