Rent a minibus with driver in Kilkenny
A minibus with driver in Kilkenny for small groups — city transfers, business travel, private tours and day trips around Leinster.
Minibus hire in Kilkenny →Bus hire in Kilkenny
Buses, coaches and minibuses with driver in Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland — plus private airport transfers.
Bus hire with driver in Kilkenny
Charter bus hire in Kilkenny starts with three questions: how many passengers, where to and when. Tell us, and we arrange the right bus with driver in Kilkenny — a minibus for a small group, a charter coach for a large one, or a private airport bus from Dublin Airport (DUB).
Popular bus trips from Kilkenny
Nearby places for a bus excursion from Kilkenny: Carlow (≈30 km), Portlaoise (≈40 km), Waterford (≈45 km) and Cluain Meala (≈45 km). Longer bus tours through Leinster and Ireland can be combined into one quote.
Distances are approximate straight-line distances, not road distances.
Your group bus in Kilkenny
Group transport in Kilkenny, Leinster works best door to door: the bus waits at your hotel, venue or terminal and the driver knows the route. For bigger programmes we link Kilkenny with Limerick (≈90 km).
The nearest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB) (≈110 km), Shannon Airport (SNN) (≈115 km) and Cork International Airport (ORK) (≈125 km). We arrange airport buses and private group transfers between these airports and Kilkenny.
Services in Kilkenny
Charter coach rental in Kilkenny
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Kilkenny for tour groups, conferences, school trips, sports teams and events.
Coach hire in Kilkenny →Private airport transfer in Kilkenny
Private airport transfers in Kilkenny by minibus or coach — from Dublin Airport (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN).
Airport transfers in Kilkenny →Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
Bus hire near Kilkenny
- Carlow ≈30 km
- Portlaoise ≈40 km
- Waterford ≈45 km
- Cluain Meala ≈45 km
- Wexford ≈65 km
- Droichead Nua ≈65 km
- Tullamore ≈70 km
- Limerick ≈90 km
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Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a bus with driver in Kilkenny?
Yes. Every bus, coach and minibus we arrange in Kilkenny comes with a professional driver. Tell us your dates, passenger count and route for a quote by email.
Which airport is closest to Kilkenny?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is ≈110 km from Kilkenny (approximate straight-line distance). Also nearby: Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cork International Airport (ORK).
How far in advance should I book bus hire in Kilkenny?
A few weeks ahead is ideal for coaches in peak periods; minibuses and transfers can often be arranged at shorter notice.
Can the bus go beyond Kilkenny?
Yes. Day trips and multi-day routes from Kilkenny to places such as Carlow, Portlaoise and Waterford and across borders can be planned.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Kilkenny.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Kilkenny, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.