The average bus between Portrush and Kilkenny takes 10h 16m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. 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 5 times a day between Portrush and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Portrush station and arriving at Kilkenny station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Portrush to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
The distance between Portrush and Kilkenny is 286.4 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 9h 4m.