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The average train between Galway and Kilkenny Castle takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Kilkenny Castle. 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 and Kilkenny Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Kilkenny Castle at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Kilkenny Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kildare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Galway to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Kilkenny Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Galway and Kilkenny Castle is 139.1 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Kilkenny Castle via Kildare and Kilkenny in around 4h 29m.
