Cork City to Kilkenny Trains

Cork City to Kilkenny trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork City and Kilkenny takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork City 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 299 km
Distance: €35
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...

4h 32m

€28–40

Cork City to Kilkenny train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cork City and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork City is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:25 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 7:08 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:25 PM → 9:05 AM
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12h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Cork City 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.

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Cork City to Kilkenny train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:25 AM → 2:43 PM

12:25 PM → 4:44 PM

2:25 PM → 7:08 PM

4:25 PM → 8:16 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM

3:25 PM → 7:08 PM

8:25 PM → 9:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM

1:25 PM → 6:23 PM

3:25 PM → 7:08 PM

4:25 PM → 8:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM

1:25 PM → 6:23 PM

3:25 PM → 7:08 PM

4:25 PM → 8:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM

1:25 PM → 6:23 PM

3:25 PM → 7:08 PM

4:25 PM → 8:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM

1:25 PM → 6:23 PM

3:25 PM → 7:08 PM

4:25 PM → 8:16 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:44 AM

12:25 PM → 4:40 PM

2:25 PM → 6:23 PM

3:25 PM → 7:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cork to Portlaoise

Train from Kildare to Kilkenny

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Train trips from Cork City

Train trips to Kilkenny

Alternative transport options

8:25 PM → 9:05 AM
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