Kilkenny to Northern Ireland Buses

Kilkenny to Northern Ireland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Northern Ireland takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilkenny to Northern Ireland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

best

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

4h 17m

£23–35

Kilkenny to Northern Ireland bus times

Buses run hourly between Kilkenny and Northern Ireland. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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