The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Kilkenny
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin for Kilkenny on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dublin to Kilkenny
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Kilkenny among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 101 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€15 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Kilkenny
Distance 101 km |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons from Dublin to KilkennyYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Kilkenny with Infobus, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
Dublin Coach
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Kilkenny

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1 - Zone 2), which is located around 9.4 miles (15.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kilkenny, The Parade (Kilkenny Castle), located 0.4 miles (646 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Kilkenny
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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