The average train between Kildare and Howth takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare to Howth. 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 Howth. 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 Howth at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Howth. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Kildare to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
The distance between Kildare and Howth is 61.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Howth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 1h 37m.