The average bus between Cookstown and Kilkenny takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cookstown 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 4 times a day between Cookstown and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cookstown is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T2 and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cookstown 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 Cookstown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Cookstown station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Dublin Airport T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Cookstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Union Street station.
Cookstown to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
The distance between Cookstown and Kilkenny is 223.8 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a bus from Union Street to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 5h 20m.