The average bus between Dublin and Kilkeel takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Kilkeel. 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 3 hours between Dublin and Kilkeel. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Kilkeel at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Kilkeel station via Newry Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Dublin to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
Dublin to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newry Street station.
The distance between Dublin and Kilkeel is 82.7 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Street via Newry Bus Station in around 3h 43m.