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Kilkenny to Kilrush buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny and Kilrush takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny 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.

8h 26m
Duration
223 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
  3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
  4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus 336
6h 37m
€35–66

Kilkenny to Kilrush bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Kilkenny and Kilrush. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Kilrush at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Clonmel Showgs and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 47m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Limerick Clare7h 20m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann11h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann11h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann11h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann11h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann11h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 37m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann11h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 36m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny 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.

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  • Distance: 222.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Kilrush via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert, and Ennis Station in around 6h 37m.

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