The average bus between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Kilkenny takes 5h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Shannon Airport (SNN) 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shannon Airport (SNN) is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shannon Airport (SNN) 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport (SNN) station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ormonde Road station.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Kilkenny is 112.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Ormonde Road via Limerick Colbert and Clonmel Showgs in around 4h 52m.