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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dublin to Kilkenny from various bus operators like Dublin Coach or JJ Kavanagh & Sons for the next days.

today

$14

tomorrow

Saturday

$14

Sunday

$14

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

$14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	7:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	8:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	9:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 10:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	3:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 2:15:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	8:00 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 6:30:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	7:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	8:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	9:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	3:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	8:00 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	7:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	8:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	9:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	12:00 PM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	1:45 PM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	2:00 PM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	3:45 PM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	7:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	8:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	9:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	3:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	8:00 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	7:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	8:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	9:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	3:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 2:15:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 45m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	8:15 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	7:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	8:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	9:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40 AM	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	$14	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	3:45 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 45m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	8:15 AM	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	$20	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dublin to Kilkenny is $14 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dublin and Kilkenny

See here how frequent the connections between Dublin and Kilkenny are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 67 daily buses from Dublin to Kilkenny. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 36 daily coaches between Dublin and Kilkenny.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 127 buses from Dublin to Kilkenny, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Kilkenny, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Kilkenny

Compare all providers like Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons that travel 61 times every day by bus from Dublin to Kilkenny in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	1h 5m
Earliest Bus	2:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	61 Ø
Distance	63.2 miles
Bus Companies	Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Kilkenny

Every day, 61 buses from 2 bus companies leave Dublin for Kilkenny: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$20

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$14

Sunday 12/07

$14

Monday 12/08

$20

Tuesday 12/09

$14

Wednesday 12/10

$14

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

$14

Saturday 12/13

$14

Sunday 12/14

$14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$20

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$14

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$20

Sunday 12/21

$14

Monday 12/22

$20

Tuesday 12/23

$20

Wednesday 12/24

$14

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin to Kilkenny

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $14, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Kilkenny. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Kilkenny, with $14. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from Dublin to Kilkenny

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dublin to Kilkenny, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dublin to Kilkenny are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dublin to Kilkenny

These are the most booked bus companies between Dublin to Kilkenny from our users.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons from Dublin to Kilkenny

Here you will find the key facts about the JJ Kavanagh & Sons bus route Dublin to Kilkenny:

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	1h 5m
Earliest Bus	2:15 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	31 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Dublin Coach from Dublin to Kilkenny

Here you will find the key facts about the Dublin Coach bus route Dublin to Kilkenny:

Cheapest Price	$14
Fastest Bus	1h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	10:20 PM
Daily Connections	36 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Kilkenny

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dublin and Kilkenny.

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

McDonagh Jct

Dublin Road, Stop 10274

Ormond Road

Kilkenny (Glendine Inn) / (Newpark Hotel) Bus Station

Kilkenny (Glendine Inn) / (Newpark Hotel) Kilkenny (Glendine Inn) / (Newpark Hotel)

Ormonde College, Stop 557121

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin to Kilkenny

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dublin to Kilkenny? Or which bus companies serve the route Dublin to Kilkenny? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dublin to Kilkenny bus

How much does a Dublin Kilkenny bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 1h 40m to reach Kilkenny. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dublin to Kilkenny?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $20. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kilkenny.

On average, how many connections are available from Dublin to Kilkenny each day?

Every day, the Dublin to Kilkenny bus route is served by approximately 61 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dublin to Kilkenny take?

The fastest bus from Dublin to Kilkenny is offered by JJ Kavanagh & Sons and takes 1h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Kilkenny?

The earliest bus arriving in Kilkenny from Dublin starts at 2:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dublin to Kilkenny?

The latest bus trip departing from Dublin for Kilkenny starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dublin Kilkenny route?

When traveling by bus from Dublin to Kilkenny, passengers can travel with Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Kilkenny?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin and Kilkenny by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons.

What can I take with me on the Dublin to Kilkenny bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dublin Kilkenny bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dublin Kilkenny bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dublin to Kilkenny on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dublin to Kilkenny

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dublin and to Kilkenny

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dublin and to Kilkenny. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!