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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kells and Kilkenny takes 3h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells 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.

3h 22m
Duration
190 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kells to Kilkenny bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Kells and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Kells is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Busáras and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 40m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 40m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 40m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 40m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kells 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.

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  • Distance: 189.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Kells, IE-MH, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kells to Kilkenny Stn via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 14m.

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