The average bus between Kilkenny and Ashbourne takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilkenny to Ashbourne. 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 2 hours between Kilkenny and Ashbourne. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ashbourne at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Ashbourne? 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 Kilkenny to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Ashbourne station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Kilkenny to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Ashbourne station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Ashbourne is 111.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Ashbourne via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 42m.