Galway to Kilkenny Buses

Galway to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway and Kilkenny takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway 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.

4h 25m
Duration: 327 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

best

Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761
Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717

4h 45m

€28–40

Galway to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Galway and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway 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.

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Bus via Dublin

Galway to Kilkenny bus times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM

9:45 AM → 2:00 PM

11:45 AM → 4:00 PM

1:45 PM → 6:00 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM

9:45 AM → 2:00 PM

11:45 AM → 4:00 PM

12:45 PM → 6:00 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM

9:45 AM → 2:00 PM

11:45 AM → 4:00 PM

1:45 PM → 6:00 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM

9:45 AM → 2:00 PM

11:45 AM → 4:00 PM

12:45 PM → 6:00 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM

9:45 AM → 2:00 PM

11:45 AM → 4:00 PM

12:45 PM → 6:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM

9:45 AM → 2:00 PM

11:45 AM → 4:00 PM

12:45 PM → 6:00 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:00 PM

9:45 AM → 2:00 PM

11:45 AM → 4:00 PM

12:45 PM → 6:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St

Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn

Bus from Merchants Rd to Birr

Bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Ave

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yard

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Bus trips to Kilkenny

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