Travelling by train from Dublin to Kilkenny is an easy way to get from the capital to the south when you are visiting Ireland.
Irish Rail runs InterCity trains from Dublin Heuston station to Kilkenny station. From there you can connect to onward transportation or take a taxi to your final destination.
Trains from Dublin to Kilkenny depart every one to three hours throughout the day. Given the sometimes long gaps between services, make sure to check timetables prior to travelling so that you don’t have to wait at the station for a long time when you arrive.
All trains on this route are direct, so the journey is easy and straightforward. The travel time ranges from 1 hour and 25 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on your departure time.
The fare of a single ticket for a train from Dublin to Kilkenny can be as low as 9.99 euros for standard class and 22.49 euros for first class if you book online well ahead of time. Prices go up the closer you get to your departure date. Discounted tickets are available for students, people with farecards, and children.


