The average bus between Dublin and Kilrush takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Kilrush. 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 Dublin and Kilrush. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Kilrush at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dublin to Kilrush? 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 Dublin to Kilrush. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Kilrush station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Dublin to Kilrush bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Kilrush bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Kilrush station.
The distance between Dublin and Kilrush is 229.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a bus from Crampton Quay to Kilrush via ATU Galway and Ennis Station in around 6h 13m.