Intercity transport
Kilkenny – Dublin
38 departures · fastest 1 h 25 min.
- 38departures
- 1 h 25 minTravel time
- 3operators
Departures
38 departures on the selected day · Today’s past departures are hidden
15:33
↓ 17:10
KilkennyDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown) · Carlow · Athy · Kildare
130 km · 6 stops
15:40
↓ 17:25
KilkennyDublin
Dublin Coach · Daily
via Kilkenny Stn · Red Cow Luas
124 km · 4 stops
16:40
↓ 18:35
KilkennyDublin
JJ Kavanagh · Daily
via Carlow Inst · SETU Carlow · Carlow Bus Stn · Red Cow Luas +2
113 km · 8 stops
16:40
↓ 19:00
KilkennyDublin
JJ Kavanagh · Mon–Fri
via Carlow Inst · SETU Carlow · Carlow Bus Stn · Castledermot +8
118 km · 14 stops
16:55
↓ 18:45
KilkennyDublin
JJ Kavanagh · Daily
via Kilkenny Stn · Red Cow Luas · Parkgate St
124 km · 5 stops
17:40
↓ 19:25
KilkennyDublin
Dublin Coach · Daily
via Kilkenny Stn · Red Cow Luas
124 km · 4 stops
18:20
↓ 20:15
KilkennyDublin
JJ Kavanagh · Daily
via Carlow Inst · SETU Carlow · Carlow Bus Stn · Red Cow Luas +2
113 km · 8 stops
18:50
↓ 21:00
KilkennyDublin
JJ Kavanagh · Daily
via Kilkenny Stn · Red Cow Luas · Parkgate St
124 km · 5 stops
19:18
↓ 20:48
KilkennyDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown) · Carlow · Athy · Kildare
130 km · 6 stops
19:40
↓ 21:25
KilkennyDublin
Dublin Coach · Daily
via Kilkenny Stn · Red Cow Luas
124 km · 4 stops
19:40
↓ 21:55
KilkennyDublin
JJ Kavanagh · Daily
via Paulstown M9 · Carlow Inst · SETU Carlow · Carlow Bus Stn +3
131 km · 9 stops
21:09
↓ 22:52
KilkennyDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown) · Carlow · Athy · Kildare +2
130 km · 8 stops
21:40
↓ 23:25
KilkennyDublin
Dublin Coach · Daily
via Kilkenny Stn · Red Cow Luas
124 km · 4 stops
Timetable Kilkenny – Dublin
The Kilkenny – Dublin route has 38 departures. The fastest trip takes 1 h 25 min over about 113 km. The first departure is at 03:45, the last at 21:40.
Operators: Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Dublin Coach, JJ Kavanagh. The list also holds departures where Kilkenny and Dublin are intermediate stops, so lines that continue further are included.
Frequently asked questions
How many buses a day run Kilkenny – Dublin?
There are 38 departures, but not all of them run every day — each one lists its days.
How long does Kilkenny – Dublin take?
The fastest trip takes 1 h 25 min over about 113 km. Longer trips call at more stops.
When is the first and the last bus?
The first departure is at 03:45, the last at 21:40.
Who runs this route?
Operators: Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Dublin Coach, JJ Kavanagh. The operator page lists all of its lines and departures.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.