All Great Journeys Start With A Map 🌎 Try DOTS for free

Galway to Kilkenny Train

the dotted world map
24/03/2025
+ Add return
Stay with Booking.com

Download our App for free

Galway to Kilkenny by train

The journey from Galway to Kilkenny by train is 139.39 km and takes 4 hrs 26 mins. There are 5 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:25 and the last at 15:05. It is possible to travel from Galway to Kilkenny by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 26 mins
Connection per Day 5
First Departure 05:25
Last Departure 15:05
Distance 139.39 km
Departure Galway
Arrival Kilkenny
Carriers Irish Rail

Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around €1.00 to €29.49 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 97% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Galway to Kilkenny

The cheapest Galway - Kilkenny train tickets can be found for as low as €9.57 if you’re lucky, or €10.99 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €12.12.

Find the best day to travel to Kilkenny by train

When travelling to Kilkenny by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Galway to Kilkenny
Compare services on board when travelling from Galway to Kilkenny by train.
Facilities Irish Rail
quiet_zone Quiet zone check
wifi WiFi check
power_sockets Power sockets check
luggage Luggage check
accessibility Accessibility check
food_and_drink Food and drink check
air_con Air conditioning check
bicycle Bicycle check

Galway to Kilkenny CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
9.76kg
Bus
10.45kg
Flight
27.88kg
Car
22.3kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Galway to Kilkenny by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Galway and Kilkenny are 9.76kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Galway and Kilkenny? By taking the train between Galway and Kilkenny you will save 18.12kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.69kg compared to a bus and 12.54kg compared to a car.

Anything we can improve?

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Galway and Kilkenny by train?
Galway to Kilkenny is 139.39 km.
How long does the train between Galway and Kilkenny take?
Galway to Kilkenny is on average 4 hrs 26 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 17 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Galway to Kilkenny?
Galway to Kilkenny has 5 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Galway to Kilkenny leave?
The earliest train from Galway to Kilkenny departs at 05:25. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Galway to Kilkenny depart?
The latest train from Galway to Kilkenny departs at 15:05. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Galway to Kilkenny by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Galway and Kilkenny is 3 hrs 17 mins.
Is there a direct train from Galway to Kilkenny?
Yes, there is a direct train between Galway and Kilkenny.
What are the CO2 emissions for Galway to Kilkenny by train?
The train journey from Galway to Kilkenny creates 9.76kg of CO2 emissions.

Go local from Galway

Trending routes

Weekend getaways from Galway

Other destinations from Galway

Main routes to Kilkenny

Related routes

Other popular routes