The average train between Balbriggan and Kilkenny takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Balbriggan and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:09 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 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Balbriggan to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Kilkenny is 127.9 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 38m.