The average train between County Clare and Kilkenny takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from County Clare 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 twice daily between County Clare and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 9:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from County Clare station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
County Clare to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
County Clare to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between County Clare and Kilkenny is 119.3 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Kilkenny via Athenry and Kildare in around 5h 42m.
