Thurles to Kilkenny Trains

Thurles to Kilkenny trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thurles and Kilkenny takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles 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 16m
Duration: 172 km
Distance: €22
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...

3h 20m

€18–26

Thurles to Kilkenny train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Thurles and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:31 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:46 PM → 7:08 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:43 AM → 2:43 PM
3h • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 4:44 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
5:40 PM → 8:16 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurles 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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Thurles to Kilkenny train times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:31 AM → 11:44 AM

12:40 PM → 4:40 PM

2:40 PM → 6:23 PM

4:46 PM → 7:08 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:43 AM → 2:43 PM

1:43 PM → 4:44 PM

3:36 PM → 7:08 PM

5:40 PM → 8:16 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM

8:28 AM → 11:44 AM

12:40 PM → 4:40 PM

2:37 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM

8:28 AM → 11:44 AM

12:40 PM → 4:40 PM

2:37 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM

8:28 AM → 11:44 AM

12:40 PM → 4:40 PM

2:37 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM

8:28 AM → 11:44 AM

12:40 PM → 4:40 PM

2:37 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:05 AM

8:28 AM → 11:44 AM

12:40 PM → 4:40 PM

2:37 PM → 6:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Thurles to Portlaoise

Train from Kildare to Kilkenny

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