🚌 Bus from Waterford to Kilkenny
3 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 03:45, last bus 20:45 (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 | ~55 min | 9 | 03:45 | 20:45 | SETU Cork Road |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~48 min | 3 | 04:42 | 23:12 | SETU Cork Road |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~61 min | 2 | 09:40 | 15:15 | Waterford Bus Stn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterford 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 Waterford to Kilkenny?
3 routes run directly from Waterford to Kilkenny: the 600 (Dublin Coach), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the 73 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Kilkenny?
Around 55 minutes on the 600, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 600) leaves around 03:45 and the last around 20:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterford 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.