The average train between Kilkenny and County Clare takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to County Clare. 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 County Clare. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:09 PM which arrives into County Clare at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilkenny to County Clare? 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 County Clare. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at County Clare station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Kilkenny to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Kilkenny and County Clare is 119.3 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ennis via Kildare, Portarlington, and Athenry in around 5h 31m.