🚌 Bus from Kilkenny to Waterford
3 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 23:40 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~45 min | 9 | 07:40 | 23:40 | Kilkenny Stn |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~70 min | 2 | 12:17 | 18:09 | Kilkenny Stn |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~45 min | 1 | 03:00 | 03:00 | 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 Waterford?
3 routes run directly from Kilkenny to Waterford: the 600 (Dublin Coach), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Waterford?
Around 45 minutes on the 600, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Waterford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 600) leaves around 07:40 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetable 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.