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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Downpatrick takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilkenny to Downpatrick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 30m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 215 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Stand 22 to Church Streetbus bus 215 / ...
5h 40m
£18–132

Kilkenny to Downpatrick bus times

Buses run hourly between Kilkenny and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink6h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Dublin CoachDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Dublin CoachDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink9h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink6h 8m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink6h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink6h 8m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink6h 8m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink6h 23m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink6h 23m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachDublin ExpressTranslink6h 8m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Dublin CoachDublin CoachTranslinkTranslink6h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 204.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Church Street via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Stand 22 in around 5h 40m.

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