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Kilkenny to Swords buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Swords takes 2h 22m 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.

2h 22m
Duration
141 km
Distance
€20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kilkenny to Swords bus times

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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 17m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 16m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 5m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 5m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 5m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 2m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 3m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 5m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 10m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 140.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

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.

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