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Trip Overview

The average bus between Drogheda and Kilkenny takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drogheda 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.

2h 50m
Duration
179 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Drogheda to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Drogheda and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Drogheda 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: 179.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Kilkenny Stn via N Wall Quay in around 3h 37m.

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