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Kilkenny to Carrickfergus trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilkenny and Carrickfergus takes 6h 44m 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 44m
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 27m
£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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 19m • 3 changes

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

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 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, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Carrickfergus? 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.

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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 27m.

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