The average train between Kildare and Athenry takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Athenry. 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 every 3 hours between Kildare and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Athenry at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Athenry station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Kildare to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Kildare to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Kildare and Athenry is 123.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Athenry hourly. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 33m.