The average train between Kilkenny and Roscrea takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Roscrea. 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 twice daily between Kilkenny and Roscrea. The earliest departure is at 2:44 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Roscrea at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Roscrea station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Kilkenny to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Roscrea is 49.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Roscrea via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 10m.
