The average train between Arklow and Kildare takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Kildare. 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 5 times a day between Arklow and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Kildare at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Kildare station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Arklow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Arklow and Kildare is 64.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Kildare via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 47m.