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Kilkenny to Dromoland Castle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Dromoland Castle takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Dromoland Castle. 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 9m
Duration
165 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 343 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
  3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon T Hallbus bus 343
5h 5m
€32–59

Kilkenny to Dromoland Castle bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Kilkenny and Dromoland Castle. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Dromoland Castle at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Clonmel Showgs and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 32m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 28m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann11h 42m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 7m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann11h 42m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 7m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann11h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 32m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 32m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 32m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 32m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 27m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann11h 42m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 7m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann11h 42m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 7m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 32m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 164.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Dromoland Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Dromoland Castle via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert, Shannon T Hall, and Newmarket-on-Fergus in around 5h 5m.

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