The average train between County Clare and Kildare takes 6h and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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 twice daily between County Clare and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Kildare at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 35m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

2h 56m • 1 change
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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 Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
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 Limerick in around 3h 23m.