The average bus between Kilkenny and Tarbert takes 7h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Tarbert. 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 3 times a day between Kilkenny and Tarbert. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Tarbert at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Clonmel Showgrounds and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Tarbert? 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 Tarbert. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Tarbert station via Clonmel Showgrounds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Kilkenny to Tarbert bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Tarbert bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Tarbert station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Tarbert is 143.6 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Tarbert via Clonmel Showgrounds and Limerick Colbert Station in around 5h 55m.