The average train between Kilkenny and County Tipperary takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to County Tipperary. 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 every 4 hours between Kilkenny and County Tipperary. 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 County Tipperary at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilkenny to County Tipperary? 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 Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at County Tipperary station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Kilkenny to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Kilkenny and County Tipperary is 39.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 2h 44m.