The average train between Kilkenny and Portarlington takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Portarlington. 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 Portarlington. 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 Portarlington at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Portarlington station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Kilkenny to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Portarlington is 56.6 km. The road distance is 100 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m.