The average train between Kilkenny and Holywood takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Holywood. 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 Holywood. 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 Holywood at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Holywood? 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 Holywood. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Holywood station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Kilkenny to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Holywood is 239.8 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Holywood via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 4h 55m.