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Trip Overview

The average train between Belfast and County Kildare takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. 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.

4h 20m
Duration
226 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Belfast to County Kildare train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Belfast and County Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into County Kildare at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Belfast to County Kildare? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Belfast to County Kildare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and County Kildare, Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route twice a week.

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