How to get from Kilkenny to County Clare by bus?

From Kilkenny to County Clare by bus

To get from Kilkenny to County Clare in Ennis, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 717 bus from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station to Clonmel Showgrounds station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 300 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay station to Ennis Friars Walk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The bus schedule from Kilkenny may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to County Clare on the Moovit app.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 717717
Bus - 5555
Bus - 300300
Walk to County Clare
Leaves from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10326
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 717717
    Wait for bus
    717
    Clonmel Showgs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clonmel Showgrounds
    ID 331911
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Limerick Bus Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Colbert
    ID 635011
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick Arthur's Quay
    ID 605551
    960 m • 13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Ennis Friars Walk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ennis Friars Walk
    ID 10845
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to County Clare
    Walk to
    County Clare
    2.19 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kilkenny to County Clare

The distance between Kilkenny, Ennis and County Clare, Ennis is approximately 173.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilkenny to County Clare by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ennis – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Kilkenny to County Clare

To check the bus schedule from Kilkenny to County Clare using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kilkenny) and destination (County Clare), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Clare?

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 717, Bus line 55, Bus line 300.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and County Clare?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilkenny to County Clare?

    The 717 bus line goes from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station near Kilkenny in Ireland to Clonmel Showgrounds station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Clonmel Showgrounds station near County Clare in Ennis.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kilkenny to County Clare by bus?

    The total travel time between Kilkenny in Ireland and County Clare in Ennis by bus is about 4 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kilkenny to get to County Clare?

    Get on the 717 bus from the Kilkenny Macdonagh Station near Kilkenny in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kilkenny and County Clare?

    Get off the bus at the Clonmel Showgrounds stop, which is closest to County Clare in Ennis.

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