Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny Buses

Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dublin Terminal 1 and Kilkenny takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin Terminal 1 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 32m
Duration: 133 km
Distance: €15
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 53 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from Ferry Port Termnl 1 to Talbot St Eastbus 53
Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 717

3h 1m

€13–17

Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Dublin Terminal 1 and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Terminal 1 is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St East and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:05 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
2h • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
2h • 1 change
2:00 PM → 4:00 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:05 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
2h • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
2h • 1 change
2:00 PM → 4:00 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:00 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:45 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:00 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 6:00 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 7:30 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
2h • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
2h • 1 change
2:00 PM → 4:00 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
2h • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
2h • 1 change
2:00 PM → 4:00 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:05 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
2h • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
2h • 1 change
2:00 PM → 4:00 PM
2h • 1 change
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