The average train between Cork and Kilkenny takes 5h 31m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cork and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork 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.


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3h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork 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 Cork to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Cork to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Cork and Kilkenny is 118.1 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Kilkenny via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 4h 32m.