There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 54m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 1m
2 alternative options
Bus via Dublin • 6h 31m
Drive • 2h 31m
Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 8h 1m.
The quickest way to get from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan. However, there are services departing from MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and arriving at Ballyvaughan, stop 357551 via Temple Bar, Crampton Quay and Galway Bus Station, stop 555041. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
It is 137 km from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan. It is approximately 207.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €95 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €95 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 31m.
Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan.
- Distance: 137.2 km
- Duration: 4h 54m
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Ballyvaghan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan via Kildare, Portarlington, and Galway in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan via Dublin, Arlington Hotel, Temple Bar, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Station, and Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny MacDonagh to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €10 - €12
- Flexible
- €11 - €14
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €13 - €16
- Flexible
- €16 - €19
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre to Dublin, Arlington Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Temple Bar, Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- Citylink
- Standard
- €14 - €21
- Web Fare
- €12 - €18
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny, Ormond Road to Clonmel, M&S Davis Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from O'Rahilly Avenue, stop 331911 to Colbert Station, stop 635031
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Ennis Station, stop 635341 to Ballyvaughan, stop 357561
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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