The average train between Castlebar and Kildare takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 Castlebar and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Kildare at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Kildare station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Castlebar to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Castlebar and Kildare is 175.9 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 33m.