The average train between Galway City and Kilkenny takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Galway City and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway City is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Galway City station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Galway City to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway City to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Galway City and Kilkenny is 139.5 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 4h 3m.
