The average bus between Limerick and Kilkenny takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Limerick to Kilkenny. 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 Limerick and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Clonmel Showgrounds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Limerick to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert Station.
Limerick to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ormonde Road station.
The distance between Limerick and Kilkenny is 92.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ormonde Road via Clonmel Showgrounds in around 3h 22m.