The average train between Belfast and County Kildare takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to County 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 4 times a day between Belfast and County Kildare. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into County Kildare at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to County Kildare. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at County Kildare station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Belfast to County Kildare train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to County Kildare train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newbridge station.
The distance between Belfast and County Kildare is 168 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Newbridge via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 8m.