The average bus between Ballymena and Kilrush takes 11h 24m and the fastest bus takes 8h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Kilrush. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Ballymena and Kilrush. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Kilrush at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Kilrush? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Kilrush. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Kilrush station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Ballymena to Kilrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Kilrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kilrush station.
The distance between Ballymena and Kilrush is 324.9 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Kilrush via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Burgh Quay, Ennis Friars Walk, and Ennis Station in around 11h 18m.