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Trip Overview

The average train between Kildare and Dundalk takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Dundalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
141 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kildare to Dundalk train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kildare and Dundalk. 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 Dundalk at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kildare to Dundalk? 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.

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  • Distance: 140.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a train from Kildare to Dundalk via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 31m.

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