The average train between Carlow and Kilkenny takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow 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 Carlow and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlow station and arriving at Kilkenny station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Carlow to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Carlow and Kilkenny is 30.2 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 41 min.