The average train between Dundalk and Kildare takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk 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 Dundalk and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Kildare at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Kildare station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Dundalk to Kildare train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Kildare train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Dundalk and Kildare is 99.3 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Kildare via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 1m.