🚌 Bus from Dublin to Kilkenny
2 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | JJ Kavanagh | ~105 min | 10 | 06:15 | 23:30 | George's Quay |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~100 min | 9 | 06:00 | 22:00 | Burgh Quay |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin 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 Dublin to Kilkenny?
2 routes run directly from Dublin to Kilkenny: the 717 (JJ Kavanagh), the 600 (Dublin Coach).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Kilkenny?
Around 105 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 717) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin 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.