🚌 Bus from New Ross to Kilkenny
2 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 16:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 882 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~56 min | 4 | 07:20 | 16:50 | New Ross |
| 374 | Bus Éireann | ~58 min | 1 | 10:30 | 10:30 | New Ross |
Times are for the first boarding point in New Ross 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 New Ross to Kilkenny?
2 routes run directly from New Ross to Kilkenny: the 882 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow), the 374 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from New Ross to Kilkenny?
Around 56 minutes on the 882, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from New Ross to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 882) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 16:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from New Ross to Kilkenny?
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.