The average train between Kildare and Belfast takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Belfast. 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 Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kildare to Belfast? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Belfast station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Kildare to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Kildare and Belfast is 172.7 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Belfast Grand Central via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 44m.