The average train between County Clare and Kildare takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from County Clare 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 3 times a day between County Clare and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Kildare at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Kildare. However, there are services departing from County Clare station and arriving at Kildare station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
County Clare to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
County Clare to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between County Clare and Kildare is 144.3 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Kildare via Athenry in around 3h 26m.