The average bus between Bunratty and Kilkenny takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Bunratty and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bunratty is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 station via Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Bunratty to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Bunratty to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ormonde Road station.
The distance between Bunratty and Kilkenny is 105.5 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a bus from Bunratty to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 4h 54m.