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Cork to Kilkenny trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Kilkenny takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork 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 49m
Duration
299 km
Distance
€35
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
4h 32m
€28–40

Cork to Kilkenny train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cork and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cork to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Kilkenny via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 4h 32m.

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