The average train between Kilkenny Castle and Thurles takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny Castle to Thurles. 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 Thurles. 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 Thurles at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilkenny and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny Castle to Thurles? 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 Thurles. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Castle station and arriving at Thurles station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Kilkenny Castle to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny Castle to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Kilkenny Castle and Thurles is 38.3 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Thurles via Kilkenny, Kildare, and Portlaoise in around 2h 58m.