🚌 Bus from Cork to Kilkenny
1 direct route · about 155 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 19:05 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~155 min | 8 | 05:05 | 19:05 | Cork Andersn's Quay |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cork on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Kilkenny?
The 600 (Dublin Coach) runs directly from Cork to Kilkenny.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Kilkenny?
Around 155 minutes on the 600, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 600) leaves around 05:05 and the last around 19:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Kilkenny?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.