The average train between Belfast and Kildare takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast 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 every 3 hours between Belfast and 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 Kildare at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to 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.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Kildare station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Belfast to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Belfast and Kildare is 172.7 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Kildare via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 17m.