Kilkenny to Cork Trains

Kilkenny to Cork trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilkenny and Cork takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 52m
Duration: 299 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 21m

€28–40

Kilkenny to Cork train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kilkenny and Cork. 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 Cork at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:33 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:45 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 6:39 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
2:44 PM → 8:31 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
7:09 PM → 11:31 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:33 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 9:48 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:33 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 9:48 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:33 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 9:48 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:33 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 9:48 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:33 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 9:48 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Cork? 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.

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Kilkenny to Cork train times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM

8:30 AM → 12:35 PM

11:45 AM → 3:33 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:45 AM → 2:33 PM

12:40 PM → 6:39 PM

2:44 PM → 8:31 PM

7:09 PM → 11:31 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM

8:30 AM → 12:32 PM

11:45 AM → 3:33 PM

3:33 PM → 9:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM

8:30 AM → 12:32 PM

11:45 AM → 3:33 PM

3:33 PM → 9:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM

8:30 AM → 12:32 PM

11:45 AM → 3:33 PM

3:33 PM → 9:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM

8:30 AM → 12:32 PM

11:45 AM → 3:33 PM

3:33 PM → 9:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:41 AM

8:30 AM → 12:32 PM

11:45 AM → 3:33 PM

3:33 PM → 9:48 PM

Frequently asked questions

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