The average train between Kilkenny and Drogheda takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Drogheda. 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 Drogheda. 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 Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Kilkenny to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Drogheda is 132.8 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 49m.