Bus from Kilkenny to Waterford (Ireland)
3 direct routes · 55–70 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 23:40 (weekdays); night service 736 runs at 03:00.
Next buses to Waterford (Ireland) as of 10:13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~55 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 07:40 | 23:40 | Kilkenny Stn | SETU Cork Road | — |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~70 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 12:17 | 18:09 | Kilkenny Stn | Waterford Bus Stn | — |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~63 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:00 | 03:00 | Ormonde Road | SETU Cork 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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 600 bus, 73 bus or 736 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kilkenny to Waterford?
3 routes run directly from Kilkenny to Waterford: the 600 (Dublin Coach), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 600, 9 times each weekday — board at Kilkenny Stn and get off at SETU Cork Road, about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Waterford?
Between 55 minutes on the 600 and 70 on the 73, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Waterford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 23:40 — and night service 736 runs at 03:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilkenny to Waterford?
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.