The average train between Kilkenny and Clara takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Clara. 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 5 times a day between Kilkenny and Clara. 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 Clara at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Clara? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Clara. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Clara station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Kilkenny to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Clara station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Clara is 80.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Clara via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 36m.