Bus from Kilkenny to Swords
2 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 00:00 (weekdays); night service 717 runs 02:15–18:50.
Next buses to Swords as of 07:17
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 | ~135 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 02:15 | 18:50 | Ormonde Road | Airport Zone 16 | — |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~150 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 05:30 | 00:00 | Ormonde Road | Airport Zone 16 | 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 or 736 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kilkenny to Swords?
2 routes run directly from Kilkenny to Swords: the 717 (JJ Kavanagh), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 717, 10 times each weekday — board at Ormonde Road and get off at Airport Zone 16, about 135 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Swords?
Around 135 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 00:00 — and night service 717 runs 02:15–18:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilkenny to Swords?
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.