Bus from Swords to Kilkenny
2 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:00 (weekdays); night service 736 runs at 01:00.
Next buses to Kilkenny as of 12:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swords, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | JJ Kavanagh | ~135 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 05:45 | 23:00 | Airport Zone 16 | Kilkenny Stn | Dublin & Clondalkin |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~120 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:00 | 01:00 | Airport Zone 16 | Ormonde Road | Clondalkin & Carlow |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 717 bus or 736 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 717, 10 times each weekday — board at Airport Zone 16 and get off at Kilkenny Stn, about 135 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Kilkenny?
Around 135 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dublin, Clondalkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:00 — and night service 736 runs at 01:00. Check the route timetables 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.