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Kilkenny to Carrickfergus trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilkenny and Carrickfergus takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Carrickfergus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 31m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
5h 14m
£34–50

Kilkenny to Carrickfergus train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kilkenny and Carrickfergus. 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 Carrickfergus at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink7h 39m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink13h 44m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink15h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Kilkenny to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 14m.

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