Bus Swords to Kilkenny from €18 | Tickets & Timetables

Swords to Kilkenny buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swords and Kilkenny takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Swords 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 142 km
Distance: €18
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717

2h 52m

€14–23

Swords to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run hourly between Swords and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swords is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 15 and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:40 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:40 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:40 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes

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