County Cork to Kilkenny Buses

County Cork to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between County Cork and Kilkenny takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from County Cork 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 52m
Duration: 178 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600

4h 4m

€27–36

County Cork to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between County Cork and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Cork is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at St Patrick's Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:26 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
4:31 PM → 7:40 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:11 PM → 9:40 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
11:43 PM → 7:40 AM
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7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:40 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:37 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from County Cork 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.

County Cork to Kilkenny buses

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County Cork to Kilkenny bus times

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:26 PM → 5:40 PM

4:31 PM → 7:40 PM

6:11 PM → 9:40 PM

11:43 PM → 7:40 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM

10:24 AM → 1:40 PM

12:26 PM → 3:40 PM

2:26 PM → 5:40 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM

10:24 AM → 1:40 PM

12:26 PM → 3:40 PM

2:26 PM → 5:40 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:40 AM → 11:40 AM

10:40 AM → 1:40 PM

12:27 PM → 3:40 PM

2:27 PM → 5:40 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:37 AM → 11:40 AM

10:37 AM → 1:40 PM

12:24 PM → 3:40 PM

1:54 PM → 5:40 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM

10:24 AM → 1:40 PM

12:26 PM → 3:40 PM

2:26 PM → 5:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:23 AM → 11:40 AM

10:24 AM → 1:40 PM

12:26 PM → 3:40 PM

2:26 PM → 5:40 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road

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11:43 PM → 7:40 AM
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