The average bus between Kilkenny and Killester takes 2h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Killester. 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 Kilkenny and Killester. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Killester at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Killester. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Killester station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Kilkenny to Killester bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
Kilkenny to Killester bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Killester is 106.1 km. The road distance is 130 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Eden Quay every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.