The average train between Kildare and Dunboyne takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare to Dunboyne. 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 2 hours between Kildare and Dunboyne. 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 Dunboyne at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kildare to Dunboyne? 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 Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Dunboyne station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Kildare to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Clonsilla station.
The distance between Kildare and Dunboyne is 41.1 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Dunboyne via Cherry Orchard, Drumcondra, and Clonsilla in around 2h 6m.