The average train between Kildare and Belfast takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Kildare and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 22m • 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 Grand Central station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
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 201 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 39m.