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Kilkenny to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilkenny and Athlone takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. 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 48m
Duration
162 km
Distance
€20
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
2h 56m
€16–22

Kilkenny to Athlone train times

Trains run twice daily 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 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 162.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Athlone via Kildare in around 2h 56m.

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