Sligo to Kilkenny Trains

Sligo to Kilkenny trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Kilkenny takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo 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.

7h 10m
Duration: 314 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Maynooth

best

Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Ic
Take the train from Hazelhatch to Kilkennytrain Re

5h 41m

€30–41

Sligo to Kilkenny train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sligo and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Maynooth and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:02 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 8:16 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sligo 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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Train via Maynooth

Sligo to Kilkenny train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM

9:05 AM → 2:42 PM

11:05 AM → 4:40 PM

1:05 PM → 7:08 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM

9:05 AM → 2:42 PM

11:05 AM → 4:40 PM

1:05 PM → 7:08 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:19 PM

9:05 AM → 3:27 PM

11:05 AM → 5:15 PM

1:05 PM → 7:02 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:43 PM

11:05 AM → 4:44 PM

1:05 PM → 7:08 PM

3:05 PM → 8:16 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM

9:05 AM → 2:42 PM

11:05 AM → 4:40 PM

1:05 PM → 7:08 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM

9:05 AM → 2:42 PM

11:05 AM → 4:40 PM

1:05 PM → 7:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM

9:05 AM → 2:42 PM

11:05 AM → 4:40 PM

1:05 PM → 7:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Sligo to Maynooth

Train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny

Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny

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Train trips from Sligo

Train trips to Kilkenny

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