The average train between Athlone and Kilkenny takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Athlone and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Athlone to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Athlone and Kilkenny is 97 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 3h 4m.
