The average train between Kildare and County Clare takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to County Clare. 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 4 times a day between Kildare and County Clare. 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 County Clare at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kildare to County Clare? 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 County Clare. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at County Clare station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Kildare to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Kildare to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Kildare and County Clare is 144.3 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Ennis via Portarlington and Athenry in around 4h 13m.