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Ashbourne to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ashbourne and Kilkenny takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ashbourne to Kilkenny. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration
155 km
Distance
€30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
3h 3m
€25–37

Ashbourne to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run hourly between Ashbourne and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashbourne is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 2 Zone 19 and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachDublin Coach3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannDublin CoachJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashbourne to Kilkenny? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 154.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Ashbourne, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours.

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