The average train between Castlebar and Kilkenny takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 4 times a day between Castlebar and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castlebar to Kilkenny? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Castlebar to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Castlebar and Kilkenny is 190.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare in around 5h 4m.