The average train between Laytown and Kilkenny takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Laytown to Kilkenny. 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 Laytown and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laytown is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Laytown station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Laytown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Laytown station.
Laytown to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Laytown and Kilkenny is 132.7 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Laytown to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 48m.