Bus from Waterford (Ireland) to Kilkenny
3 direct routes · 35–79 min · first bus 03:45, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kilkenny as of 14:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~60 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 03:45 | 20:45 | SETU Cork Road | Kilkenny Stn | — |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~35 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 04:55 | 23:25 | Parnell Street | Ormonde Road | — |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~79 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 09:40 | 15:15 | Waterford Bus Stn | Kilkenny 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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 600 bus, 736 bus or 73 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 600, 9 times each weekday — board at SETU Cork Road and get off at Kilkenny Stn, about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Kilkenny?
Between 35 minutes on the 736 and 79 on the 73, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:45 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables 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.