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Kilkenny to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilkenny and Athlone takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
162 km
Distance
€22
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
3h 34m
€17–25

Kilkenny to Athlone train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kilkenny and Athlone. 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 Athlone at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 162.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 34m.

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