The average bus between Portrush and Kilkenny takes 11h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 3 times a day between Portrush and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portrush 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre station and arriving at Kilkenny Stn station via High Street station and The Gresham Hotel station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Portrush to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
The distance between Portrush and Kilkenny is 286.4 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Kilkenny Stn via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and George's Quay in around 8h 57m.