🚌 Bus from Kilkenny to Athy
1 direct route · about 108 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 18:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 897 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~108 min | 4 | 04:45 | 18:00 | Ormonde Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny to Athy?
The 897 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow) runs directly from Kilkenny to Athy.
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Athy?
Around 108 minutes on the 897, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Athy?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 897) leaves around 04:45 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilkenny to Athy?
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.