The average bus between Bunratty and Kilkenny takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bunratty 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.
Buses run hourly between Bunratty and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bunratty is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bunratty 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Bunratty station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn station via Red Cow Luas station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Bunratty to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Bunratty station.
Bunratty to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Bunratty and Kilkenny is 105.5 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a bus from Bunratty to Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas in around 4h 37m.