The average bus between Kilkenny and NUIG takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to NUIG. 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 3 hours between Kilkenny and NUIG. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into NUIG at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to NUIG. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at NUIG station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Kilkenny to NUIG bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to NUIG bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
The distance between Kilkenny and NUIG is 139.6 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to NUIG via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Galway Coach Stn in around 4h 45m.