The average bus between Kilkenny and Swords takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilkenny to Swords. 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 Swords. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Swords at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Swords? 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 Swords. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Swords station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Kilkenny to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Swords is 113.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours.