🚌 Bus from Swords to Kilkenny
2 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:00 (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 | 05:45 | 23:00 | Airport Zone 16 |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~120 min | 1 | 01:00 | 01:00 | Airport Zone 16 |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swords 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 Swords to Kilkenny?
2 routes run directly from Swords to Kilkenny: the 717 (JJ Kavanagh), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Swords to Kilkenny?
Around 135 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 717) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords 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.