The average train between Kildare and Dalkey takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Kildare to Dalkey. 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 Dalkey. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Dalkey at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Dalkey station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Kildare to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dalkey station.
The distance between Kildare and Dalkey is 55.2 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Dalkey via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 1h 29m.