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Trip Overview

The average train between Northern Ireland and Kilkenny takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Northern Ireland 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.

5h 48m
Duration
312 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Northern Ireland to Kilkenny train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Northern Ireland and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 38m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 39m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 3m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northern Ireland 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.

Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Kilkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Kilkenny via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h.

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