The average bus between Kilkenny and Slane takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. There is at least one bus per day from Kilkenny to Slane. 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 once daily between Kilkenny and Slane. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Slane at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 5m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Slane? 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 Slane. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn station and arriving at Slane station via Eden Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Kilkenny to Slane bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Slane bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Slane station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Slane is 126.5 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Slane via Eden Quay and Abbey St in around 3h 35m.