Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kilkenny to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kilkenny to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 101 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kilkenny to Dublin
Buses from Kilkenny to Dublin run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 101 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 101 km |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons from Kilkenny to DublinYou can travel by bus between Kilkenny to Dublin with Infobus, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
Dublin Coach
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
FAQs: Kilkenny to Dublin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kilkenny to Dublin by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kilkenny and Dublin
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
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