Bus from Kilkenny to Dublin
3 direct routes · 100–130 min · first bus 03:45, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dublin as of 08:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kilkenny, 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 | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 03:45 | 18:50 | Ormonde Road | Parkgate St | Clondalkin |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~100 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 04:45 | 21:45 | Kilkenny Stn | Bachelors Walk | Clondalkin |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~130 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:40 | 19:40 | Ormonde Road | Eden Quay | Carlow & Clondalkin |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 717 bus, 600 bus or 736 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kilkenny to Dublin?
3 routes run directly from Kilkenny to Dublin: the 717 (JJ Kavanagh), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 717, 9 times each weekday — board at Ormonde Road and get off at Parkgate St, about 105 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Dublin?
Between 100 minutes on the 600 and 130 on the 736, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Clondalkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:45 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilkenny to Dublin?
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.