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06/12/2025
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Athlone to Kilkenny by train

The journey from Athlone to Kilkenny by train is 61.21 mi and takes 3 hrs 12 mins. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:24 and the last at 17:42. It is possible to travel from Athlone to Kilkenny by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hrs 12 mins
Connection per Day 4
First Departure 06:24
Last Departure 17:42
Distance 61.21 mi
Departure Athlone
Arrival Kilkenny
Carriers Irish Rail

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Athlone to Kilkenny

The cheapest Athlone - Kilkenny train tickets can be found for as low as £8.10 if you’re lucky, or £9.49 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £14.90.

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!

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Athlone to Kilkenny CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
6.9kg
Bus
7.39kg
Flight
19.7kg
Car
15.76kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Athlone to Kilkenny by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Athlone and Kilkenny are 6.9kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Athlone and Kilkenny? By taking the train between Athlone and Kilkenny you will save 12.8kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.49kg compared to a bus and 8.86kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Athlone and Kilkenny by train?
Athlone to Kilkenny is 61.21 mi.
How long does the train between Athlone and Kilkenny take?
Athlone to Kilkenny is on average 3 hrs 12 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 10 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Athlone to Kilkenny?
Athlone to Kilkenny has 4 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Athlone to Kilkenny leave?
The earliest train from Athlone to Kilkenny departs at 06:24. 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 Athlone to Kilkenny depart?
The latest train from Athlone to Kilkenny departs at 17:42. 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 Athlone to Kilkenny by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Athlone and Kilkenny is 2 hrs 10 mins.
Is there a direct train from Athlone to Kilkenny?
Yes, there is a direct train between Athlone and Kilkenny.
What are the CO2 emissions for Athlone to Kilkenny by train?
The train journey from Athlone to Kilkenny creates 6.9kg of CO2 emissions.

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