The average train between Drogheda and Kildare takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Drogheda 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 Drogheda and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Kildare at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Kildare station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Drogheda to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Drogheda and Kildare is 72.8 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Kildare via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 1h 40m.