The average train between Dalkey and Kildare takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Dalkey 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 Dalkey and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Kildare at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dalkey to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Kildare station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Dalkey to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
Dalkey to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Dalkey and Kildare is 55.2 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Dalkey to Kildare via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 1h 37m.