The average train between Kildare and Laytown takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare to Laytown. 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 Laytown. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Laytown at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kildare to Laytown? 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 Laytown. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Laytown station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Kildare to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Laytown station.
The distance between Kildare and Laytown is 73.5 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Laytown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 30m.