The average train between Castleknock and Kildare takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleknock 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 hourly between Castleknock and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleknock is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Kildare at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Drumcondra and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castleknock 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 Castleknock to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Castleknock station and arriving at Kildare station via Drumcondra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Castleknock to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castleknock station.
Castleknock to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Castleknock and Kildare is 43.7 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Castleknock to Kildare via Drumcondra and Cherry Orchard in around 1h 50m.