The average train between Portlaoise and Kilkenny takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise 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 every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Kilkenny station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Portlaoise to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Kilkenny is 42.4 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 2h 36m.