The average train between Kilkenny and Laytown takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Laytown. 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 5 times a day between Kilkenny and Laytown. 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 Laytown at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Laytown station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Kilkenny to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Laytown station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Laytown is 132.7 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Laytown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 10m.