The average bus between Doolin and Kilkenny takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 6h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Doolin 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 Doolin and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doolin is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Doolin 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 Doolin to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Doolin station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Doolin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
The distance between Doolin and Kilkenny is 148.3 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a bus from Doolin to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire, Ennis Friars Walk, and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 55m.