The average bus between Newry and Kilkenny takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Newry 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 hourly between Newry and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Newry is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T2 and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newry 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 Newry to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Newry station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Dublin Airport T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Newry to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.
Newry to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Newry and Kilkenny is 180 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 43m.