The average bus between Dublin Terminal 1 and Kilkenny takes 2h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. 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.
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 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St East and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Kilkenny is 104.3 km. The road distance is 132 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.