The average train between Limerick and Kilkenny takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick 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 twice daily between Limerick and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 8:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Limerick to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Limerick and Kilkenny is 92.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 3h 56m.
