The average bus between Kilkenny and Newcastle takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilkenny to Newcastle. 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 hourly between Kilkenny and Newcastle. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Newcastle at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Newcastle? 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 Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Newcastle station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Kilkenny to Newcastle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Newcastle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Newcastle Bus Station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Newcastle is 195.3 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Newcastle Bus Station via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 6h 21m.