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Kells to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kells and Kilkenny takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells 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.

3h 51m
Duration
195 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

best
  1. Take the bus from Kells to Parnell Sq Eastbus bus 109X
  2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
3h 54m
€27–36

Kells to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Kells and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kells is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Parnell Sq East and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 5m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons9h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 5m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 5m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 5m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 5m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 5m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kells 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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  • Distance: 195.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Kells to Kilkenny Stn via Parnell Sq East and George's Quay in around 3h 54m.

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