The average train between Kildare and Dundalk takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Kildare and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hazelhatch and take an average of 3h 2m. 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 Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Kildare to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch 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 141 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Dundalk via Hazelhatch and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 33m.