The average train between Kilkenny Castle and Cork takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny Castle to Cork. 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 Kilkenny Castle and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny Castle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Cork at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilkenny and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilkenny Castle to Cork? 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 Kilkenny Castle to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Castle station and arriving at Cork station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Kilkenny Castle to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny Castle to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Kilkenny Castle and Cork is 117.9 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Cork via Kilkenny, Kildare, and Portlaoise in around 4h 33m.