The average train between Kilkenny and Arklow takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Arklow. 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 Kilkenny and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Arklow at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 50m • 2 changes


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Arrives next day


14h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Arklow station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Kilkenny to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Arklow is 75.7 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 4h 36m.