The average bus between Kilkenny and Kilrush takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Kilkenny and Kilrush. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Kilrush at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Clonmel Showgrounds and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Kilrush. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Kilrush station via Clonmel Showgrounds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Kilkenny to Kilrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Kilrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilrush station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Kilrush is 150.5 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Kilrush via Clonmel Showgrounds, Limerick Colbert Station, and Ennis Station in around 6h 31m.