The average train between Castlerea and Kilkenny takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea 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 4 times a day between Castlerea and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castlerea 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 Castlerea to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Castlerea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Castlerea and Kilkenny is 148.5 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Castlerea to Kilkenny via Portarlington and Kildare in around 4h 17m.