The average train between Howth and Kildare takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Howth 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 Howth and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Kildare at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Kildare station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Howth to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
Howth to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Howth and Kildare is 61.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Howth to Kildare via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 1h 34m.