The average train between Kilkenny and Athlone takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. 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.
Trains run 3 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 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Athlone station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Kilkenny to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Athlone is 97 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Athlone via Kildare in around 2h 56m.