The average train between Lisburn and Kilkenny takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Lisburn 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 Lisburn and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lisburn is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Portadown and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lisburn 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Lisburn station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Lisburn to Kilkenny train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.
Lisburn to Kilkenny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Lisburn and Kilkenny is 222.8 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Lisburn to Kilkenny via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 30m.