The average train between Cobh and Kilkenny takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh 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 5 times a day between Cobh and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cobh 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 Cobh to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Cobh to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Cobh and Kilkenny is 114.1 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Kilkenny via Cork, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 5h 36m.