The average train between Kilkenny and County Clare takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. 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 twice daily between Kilkenny and County Clare. The earliest departure is at 1:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 4:45 PM which arrives into County Clare at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 4h 58m.
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 Limerick station.
The distance between Kilkenny and County Clare is 119.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Ennis via Kildare and Limerick in around 5h 8m.