Kilkenny to Carrickfergus Buses

Kilkenny to Carrickfergus buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Carrickfergus takes 6h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Carrickfergus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 6m
Duration: 197 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus 705x

5h 38m

£27–40

Kilkenny to Carrickfergus bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Kilkenny and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:45 PM → 7:57 AM
Arrives next day
10h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:23 AM
5h 38m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 56m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:55 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Carrickfergus? 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.

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Joymount via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Pottinger's Entry High Street in around 5h 38m.

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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

Kilkenny to Carrickfergus bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:45 PM → 7:57 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:37 AM

5:55 AM → 12:42 PM

9:05 AM → 2:17 PM

9:45 AM → 3:31 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:23 AM

5:55 AM → 12:27 PM

9:05 AM → 2:32 PM

9:45 AM → 3:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:41 AM

5:55 AM → 1:47 PM

9:45 AM → 3:47 PM

11:05 AM → 4:47 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:37 AM

5:55 AM → 12:42 PM

9:05 AM → 2:17 PM

9:45 AM → 3:31 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:37 AM

5:55 AM → 12:42 PM

9:05 AM → 2:17 PM

9:45 AM → 3:31 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas

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Bus trips to Carrickfergus

Alternative transport options

9:45 PM → 7:57 AM
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