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Balbriggan to Kilkenny trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Balbriggan and Kilkenny takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Balbriggan 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.

3h 48m
Duration
168 km
Distance
€21
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
3h 38m
€16–25

Balbriggan to Kilkenny train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Balbriggan and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)13h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 167.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a train from Balbriggan to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 38m.

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