The average bus between Drogheda and Kilkenny takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.
Buses run hourly between Drogheda and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:10 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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Terminal 2 Zone 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Drogheda to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Drogheda and Kilkenny is 132.8 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 14m.