The average train between Kildare and Drogheda takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare to Drogheda. 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 Drogheda. 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 Drogheda at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Kildare to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Kildare and Drogheda is 72.8 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 1h 48m.
