The average bus between Downpatrick and Kilkenny takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Downpatrick 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 hourly between Downpatrick and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Grand Central Station Stand 21 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Downpatrick to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.
Downpatrick to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Kilkenny is 212 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 8m.