The average train between Kildare and Killarney takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Killarney. 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 4 hours between Kildare and Killarney. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Killarney at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


4h 12m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 52m • 2 changes


4h 47m • 2 changes


4h 46m • 2 changes


4h 52m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Kildare to Killarney? 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 Killarney. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Killarney station via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Kildare to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Kildare to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
The distance between Kildare and Killarney is 213.4 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Killarney via Portlaoise and Mallow in around 3h 39m.