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Laytown to Kilkenny trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Laytown and Kilkenny takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. 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.

3h 45m
Duration
176 km
Distance
€22
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Laytown to Tara Streettrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
3h 47m
€17–26

Laytown to Kilkenny train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Laytown and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:59 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 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Laytown to Kilkenny? 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.

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  • Distance: 176.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Laytown, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a train from Laytown to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 47m.

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