The average bus between Dublin Port and Kilkenny takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin Port 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 Dublin Port and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Port is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dublin Port station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Dublin Port to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin Port to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Dublin Port and Kilkenny is 104 km. The road distance is 126 km.
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.