- Distance: 147.7 km
- Duration: 2h 59m
The average bus between Kilkenny and Athlone takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Athlone. 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 twice daily between Kilkenny and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Athlone station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Kilkenny to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Athlone is 97 km. The road distance is 148 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m.