The average train between Kilkenny Castle and Portlaoise takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise. 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 Portlaoise. 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 Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilkenny and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Castle station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Kilkenny Castle and Portlaoise is 42.8 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise via Kilkenny and Kildare in around 2h.