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Medieval Mile Museum
Award-winning museum tracing medieval commerce, civic life, and archaeology through immersive displays in a beautifully restored church setting.
Cheapest price
kr176
Average price
kr181
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Kilkenny will cost around kr181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr176.
Of the 19 buses that leave Dublin for Kilkenny on Tue, Aug 04, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Kilkenny among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from kr152. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr152, and a bus costs an average of kr176.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr181 Average price | kr152 Average price Cheapest | kr265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Kilkenny:
A train is kr29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dublin to Kilkenny costing on average kr181.
Other travel options to Kilkenny take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around kr181 compared to roughly kr265 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr84. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr176 |
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Kilkenny buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Dublin | 1h40 | 7:40 AM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Dublin | 1h50 | 8:10 AM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Dublin | 1h40 | 9:40 AM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Dublin | 1h40 | 10:15 AM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Dublin | 1h40 | 11:40 AM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Dublin | 1h40 | 12:15 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 1:40 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 2:15 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 3:40 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 4:15 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 5:40 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 6:15 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Dublin | 2h05 | 7:45 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 7:40 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 9:15 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 9:40 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Dublin | 1h35 | 11:10 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Dublin | 1h40 | 11:40 PM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 PM Dublin | 1h30 | 1:05 AM Kilkenny Macdonagh Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dublin to Kilkenny run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr176 but you can travel from only kr152 by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:18, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price kr176 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 7:18 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Kilkenny — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kilkenny trip today.
Award-winning museum tracing medieval commerce, civic life, and archaeology through immersive displays in a beautifully restored church setting.
Interactive heritage experience inside a grand merchant house, with period rooms and exhibits that bring medieval Kilkenny's wealthy past to life.
Craft and design center in the castle yard showcasing Irish makers through changing exhibitions, retail displays, and contemporary creative work.
Kilkenny's celebrated heritage trail links major sights with lanes, churches, and museums. It is the best way to orient yourself in the old city.
Attractive linear park beside the River Nore with mature trees, castle views, and easy walking paths close to the city center.
Elegant main street lined with historic buildings, shops, and public spaces, forming the lively heart of central Kilkenny's urban life.
A rich amber-red ale brewed in Kilkenny since the 18th century, known for its smooth creamy head and close link to the city’s brewing heritage.
A traditional Irish soda bread made with buttermilk and baking soda. It is a staple with soups, stews, and breakfasts across Kilkenny homes and pubs.
A hearty stew of lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and carrots. It is a classic Irish comfort dish often served in traditional Kilkenny pubs.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Mount Juliet, focused on seasonal Irish ingredients in a refined country-house setting.
Well-regarded modern Irish restaurant in the city centre, known for local produce, polished cooking, and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Historic pub and dining rooms serving traditional Irish dishes, steaks, and seafood in a classic old-world Kilkenny setting.
Moderate for Ireland. Rooms and dining cost more than smaller towns, but Kilkenny is cheaper than Dublin. Walkable center helps keep local transport costs low.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. Restaurants: 10% for good service if not included. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafes: small change optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Kilkenny by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kilkenny, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dublin to Kilkenny buses use the Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station to Gowran, Main St / Kilkenny Rd station pair. Use this guide to compare Dublin and Kilkenny bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dublin, Busáras is 1 km from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include:
Dublin, Busáras has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Dublin, Busáras.
Available at Dublin, Busáras: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dublin, Busáras: Elevators, ramps.
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) is 10 km from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include:
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), McDonald's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2).
Available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
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