The average train between Carlow and Kildare takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow 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 4 hours between Carlow and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Kildare at 10:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlow station and arriving at Kildare station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Carlow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Carlow and Kildare is 35.2 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Kildare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 31 min.