The average bus between Londonderry and Kilkenny takes 6h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Londonderry 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 3 times a day between Londonderry and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Londonderry is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Busaras Bus Station and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 55m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Londonderry to Kilkenny? 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 Londonderry to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from North West Transport Hub station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn station via Dublin Busaras Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Londonderry to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from North West Transport Hub station.
Londonderry to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Londonderry and Kilkenny is 260.7 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a bus from North West Transport Hub to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Busaras Bus Station and George's Quay in around 6h 50m.