🚌 Bus from Kilkenny to Swords
2 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 02:15, last bus 18:50 (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 | ~135 min | 10 | 02:15 | 18:50 | Ormonde Road |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~150 min | 3 | 05:30 | 00:00 | 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 Swords?
2 routes run directly from Kilkenny to Swords: the 717 (JJ Kavanagh), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh).
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 (the 717) leaves around 02:15 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetable 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.