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Kilkenny to Portaferry buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Portaferry takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Portaferry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kilkenny to Portaferry bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kilkenny and Portaferry. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Portaferry at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 6m • 3 changes
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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 6m • 3 changes
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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 6m • 3 changes
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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 6m • 3 changes
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    Dublin CoachAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Portaferry? 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.

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  • Distance: 211.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portaferry Square via Bachelors Walk, The Gresham Hotel, Belfast Glengall, Donegall Square West, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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