The average train between County Kildare and Belfast takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from County Kildare to Belfast. 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 4 times a day between County Kildare and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Kildare is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from County Kildare to Belfast. However, there are services departing from County Kildare station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
County Kildare to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.
County Kildare to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between County Kildare and Belfast is 168 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Newbridge to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 17m.