The average train between Kildare and Dundalk takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Kildare and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Kildare to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Kildare and Dundalk is 99.3 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 20m.