Coach Dublin to Kilkenny from £10

Which bus from Dublin to Kilkenny is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Dublin to Kilkenny. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Dublin Coach or JJ Kavanagh & Sons. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Thursday

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	06:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	07:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/12/2025 06:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	08:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	09:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/12/2025 10:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	02:15	Dublin	Red Cow	03:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/12/2025 02:15:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	06:30	Dublin	Red Cow	08:00	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/12/2025 06:30:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	06:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	07:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 07/12/2025 06:00:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	08:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	09:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	10:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 07/12/2025 10:00:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	12:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	13:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 07/12/2025 12:00:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Dublin Coach	1h 45m	14:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	15:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 07/12/2025 14:00:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	06:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	07:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 08/12/2025 06:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	08:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	09:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 08/12/2025 08:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 08/12/2025 10:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	02:15	Dublin	Red Cow	03:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 08/12/2025 02:15:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	06:30	Dublin	Red Cow	08:00	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 08/12/2025 06:30:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	06:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	07:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/12/2025 06:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	08:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	09:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/12/2025 10:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	02:15	Dublin	Red Cow	03:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/12/2025 02:15:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 45m	06:30	Dublin	Red Cow	08:15	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/12/2025 06:30:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	06:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	07:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 10/12/2025 06:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	08:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	09:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 10/12/2025 08:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 10/12/2025 10:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 30m	02:15	Dublin	Red Cow	03:45	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 10/12/2025 02:15:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	1h 45m	06:30	Dublin	Red Cow	08:15	Kilkenny	Ormond Road	Basic	£15	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 10/12/2025 06:30:00 to Ormond Road, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	06:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	07:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 11/12/2025 06:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	08:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	09:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	10:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	11:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 11/12/2025 10:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	12:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	13:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 11/12/2025 12:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Dublin Coach	1h 40m	14:00	Dublin	Burgh Quay	15:40	Kilkenny	McDonagh Jct	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 11/12/2025 14:00:00 to McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Dublin to Kilkenny is £10 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Dublin and Kilkenny?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Dublin to Kilkenny. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 67 daily coaches from Dublin to Kilkenny. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 36 daily coaches between Dublin and Kilkenny.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 116 coaches from Dublin to Kilkenny, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Kilkenny, with 4 offers.

All facts for Dublin to Kilkenny bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons that travel daily 56 times by bus from Dublin to Kilkenny in one click. Book your Dublin to Kilkenny bus ticket starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	1h 5m
Earliest Coach	02:15
Latest Coach	22:20
Daily Bus Connections	56 Ø
Distance	101.8 km
Coach Companies	Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Kilkenny?

Every day, 56 buses from 2 coach companies leave Dublin for Kilkenny. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£10

Sunday 07/12

£10

Monday 08/12

£15

Tuesday 09/12

£10

Wednesday 10/12

£10

Thursday 11/12

£10

Friday 12/12

£10

Saturday 13/12

£10

Sunday 14/12

£10

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£15

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£10

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£15

Sunday 21/12

£10

Monday 22/12

£15

Tuesday 23/12

£15

Wednesday 24/12

£10

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£10

Saturday 27/12

£15

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin to Kilkenny

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £10, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dublin to Kilkenny. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Kilkenny, with £10. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Dublin to Kilkenny

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Dublin to Kilkenny, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Dublin to Kilkenny are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Dublin to Kilkenny?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Dublin to Kilkenny timetable.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons from Dublin to Kilkenny

Here you will find the key facts about the JJ Kavanagh & Sons bus route Dublin to Kilkenny:

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	1h 5m
Earliest Coach	02:15
Last Coach	23:50
Daily Connections	31 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

Dublin Coach from Dublin to Kilkenny

Here you will find the key facts about the Dublin Coach bus route Dublin to Kilkenny:

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	1h 20m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Last Coach	22:20
Daily Connections	36 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Kilkenny

Here is a map with all coach stations in Dublin and Kilkenny. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

McDonagh Jct

Dublin Road, Stop 10274

Ormond Road

Kilkenny (Glendine Inn) / (Newpark Hotel) Coach Station

Kilkenny (Glendine Inn) / (Newpark Hotel) Kilkenny (Glendine Inn) / (Newpark Hotel)

Ormonde College, Stop 557121

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Dublin to Kilkenny

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Dublin to Kilkenny. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Dublin to Kilkenny bus

How much does a Dublin Kilkenny coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dublin Kilkenny bus trip is available from £10 and takes 1h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dublin to Kilkenny?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £15. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Kilkenny.

How many connections are available for the Dublin Kilkenny route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dublin to Kilkenny is offered by roughly 56 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Kilkenny from Dublin take?

The quickest coach from Dublin to Kilkenny is provided by JJ Kavanagh & Sons and takes 1h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Kilkenny?

The earliest bus to Kilkenny departs from Dublin at 02:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dublin to Kilkenny?

The latest bus to Kilkenny departs from Dublin at 22:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dublin Kilkenny route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dublin to Kilkenny can travel with Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Kilkenny?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin and Kilkenny by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanagh & Sons.

What can I take with me on the bus to Kilkenny from Dublin?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dublin Kilkenny bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dublin Kilkenny bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dublin to Kilkenny on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dublin to Kilkenny

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dublin and to Kilkenny

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dublin and to Kilkenny. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!