The average bus between Kilkenny and Belfast Port takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Belfast Port. 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 4 times a day between Kilkenny and Belfast Port. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Belfast Port at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Belfast Port? 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 Belfast Port. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Belfast Port station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Kilkenny to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Belfast Port is 237.2 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to West Bank Close via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Upper Queen Street in around 5h 33m.