The average train between Kilkenny and Fota Island takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Fota Island. 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 5 times a day between Kilkenny and Fota Island. 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 Fota Island at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Fota Island? 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 Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Fota Island station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Kilkenny to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Fota Island is 110.1 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Fota via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Cork in around 4h 48m.