The average train between Kilkenny and Athenry takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Athenry. 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 and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Athenry at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Athenry? 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 to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Athenry station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Kilkenny to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Athenry is 123.1 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 42m.