The average bus between Kilkenny and Clifden takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Clifden. 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 4 hours between Kilkenny and Clifden. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Clifden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Clifden? 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 Clifden. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Clifden station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Kilkenny to Clifden bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Clifden bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Clifden station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Clifden is 206.9 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clifden via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Stn in around 6h 57m.