Bus from Dublin to Kilkenny
2 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kilkenny as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | JJ Kavanagh | ~105 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 06:15 | 23:30 | George's Quay | Kilkenny Stn | Clondalkin |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~100 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 06:00 | 22:00 | Burgh Quay | Kilkenny Stn | Clondalkin |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 717 bus or 600 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 717, 10 times each weekday — board at George's Quay and get off at Kilkenny Stn, about 105 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Kilkenny?
Around 105 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clondalkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables 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.