The average bus between Dundalk and Kilkenny takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dundalk 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 Dundalk and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:33 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk 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 Dundalk to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Terminal 2 Zone 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Dundalk to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Dundalk and Kilkenny is 159.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Kilkenny Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 50m.