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Trip Overview

The average bus between Limerick and Kilkenny takes 3h 9m 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.

3h 9m
Duration
129 km
Distance
€23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Limerick to Kilkenny bus times

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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Limerick to Kilkenny? 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.

Map of how to get from Limerick to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Ormonde Road via Clonmel Showgs in around 3h 22m.

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