The average train between Roscrea and Kilkenny takes 11h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscrea 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 twice daily between Roscrea and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscrea is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballybrophy and take an average of 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Roscrea station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Ballybrophy station, Portlaoise station and Kildare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
Roscrea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscrea station.
Roscrea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Roscrea and Kilkenny is 49.7 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Roscrea to Kilkenny via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 4h 27m.
