The average bus between Kinsale and Kilkenny takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kinsale to Kilkenny. 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 every 4 hours between Kinsale and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kinsale is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Kinsale station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Kinsale to Kilkenny bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Kinsale station.
Kinsale to Kilkenny bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
The distance between Kinsale and Kilkenny is 136.5 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Ormonde Road via Cork Patrick's Quay and Cork Andersn's Quay in around 4h 20m.